2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 700 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lucerne | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
