Buick LaCrosse Specs

Since 2010 the LaCrosse has grown 0.8″ in length and shed 388 lb, so today's car is longer yet lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2010–2020 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2020 Buick LaCrosse, the latest model year on record, is 197.6″ long, 73.2″ wide and 57.5″ tall on a 114.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,719 lb. At 16.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Buick LaCrosse generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 2017: 388 lb lighter than before.

FIG.01·Buick LaCrosse dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2010–2016196.9″73.2″59.1″111.8″4,107 lb
2017–2020197.6″73.2″57.5″114.6″3,719 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

LaCrosse year by year

FIG.02·Buick LaCrosse dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2020197.6″73.2″114.6″3,719 lb2
2019197.6″73.2″114.6″3,719 lb2
2018197.6″73.2″114.6″3,719 lb2
2017197.6″73.2″114.6″3,719 lb2
2016196.9″73.2″111.8″3,937 lb3
2015196.9″73.2″111.8″3,968 lb3
2014196.9″73.2″111.8″3,968 lb3
2013196.9″73.2″111.8″3,979 lb3
2012196.9″73.2″111.8″3,979 lb3
2011196.9″73.2″111.8″4,010 lb3
2010196.9″73.2″111.8″4,107 lb2
ROWS 11·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

LaCrosse on the used market

In 709 LaCrosse listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2010–2016 car is the most common: 428 of them (60%), at an average asking price of $7,089. ForCar visitors have decoded 120 LaCrosse VINs; the most checked model years are 2014, 2017 and 2015.

FIG.05·Buick LaCrosse generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2017–20207210%$13,44891,883 mi
2010–201642860%$7,089123,306 mi
Other years20929%$3,969133,058 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a LaCrosse fit

FIG.02·Buick LaCrosse — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.5 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.5 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Buick LaCrosse against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 858 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width73.2″74″−0.8″
Wheelbase114.6″113.8″+0.8″
Curb weight3,719 lb4,140 lb−421 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

LaCrosse against its rivals

Next to the Cadillac CTS, Ford Fusion and Kia Optima, the LaCrosse is the longest of the four.

FIG.04·Buick LaCrosse against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Buick LaCrosse (this car)2020197.6″73.2″3,719 lb
Cadillac CTS2020196.1″72″3,860 lb
Ford Fusion2020191.7″73.2″3,708 lb
Kia Optima2020191.3″73.2″3,519 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 LaCrosse bigger than the 2019?

No. The 2020 and 2019 LaCrosse are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the LaCrosse or the Cadillac CTS?

The 2020 Cadillac CTS is 1.5″ shorter and 141 lb heavier than the 2020 LaCrosse.

How much does a used LaCrosse cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $7,089 for the 2010–2016 car to $13,448 for the 2017–2020 one, across 709 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 11 LaCrosse model years, 2010 to 2020. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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