2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Lucerne 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. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 304 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (322 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Lucerne | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
