2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Buick LaCrosse were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (250 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 227 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
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, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A4 | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
