2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lucerne | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
