2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Buick LaCrosse and 2009 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick LaCrosse (200 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 137 kg more than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
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, 2009 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick LaCrosse | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LaCrosse | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2083 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
