2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 804 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Buick |
| Model | Touareg | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2544 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 22.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
