2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (266 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | LaCrosse | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
