2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 5 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 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 48 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S40. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S40.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Lucerne | S40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
