2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (224 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lucerne | Touran |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
