2003 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2009 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A8 (216 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Audi A8 (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A8 | 2009 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A8 | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
