2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
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 Lucerne (309 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 2008 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Lucerne | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |