2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2005 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Vue (250 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 368 kg more than 2005 Saturn Vue.
Because 2006 Buick Lucerne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Vue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Saturn Vue (328 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2005 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Buick | Saturn |
Model | Lucerne | Vue |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 328 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |