2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 410 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2008 Kia Sorento 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento 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 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Lucerne | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 322 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |