2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, both 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 43 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.

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.

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2008 Buick LaCrosse 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Buick Chrysler
Model LaCrosse Town & Country
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 3300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 300 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1858 kg 1815 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 76 L