2010 Buick LaCrosse CX vs. 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL
To start off, both 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX and 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL (255 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX.
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, 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL (294 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX | 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
