2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2012 Dodge Journey is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Journey (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2012 Dodge Journey is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey 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, 2012 Dodge Journey (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LaCrosse | Journey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
