2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (322 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Lucerne | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |