2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2006 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. (235 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
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, 2006 Hyundai Sonata (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2006 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | LaCrosse | Sonata |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |