2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 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 5,203 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (429 HP) has 229 more horse power than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 353 kg more than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 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, 2008 Audi A6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A6 | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5203 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
