2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS vs. 2008 Buick LaCrosse CX
To start off, both 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS and 2008 Buick LaCrosse CX 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 CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS (240 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Buick LaCrosse CX. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick LaCrosse CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse CX weights approximately 86 kg more than 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS.
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 CX (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS | 2008 Buick LaCrosse CX | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1860 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
