2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2010 Buick LaCrosse and 2010 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Buick LaCrosse and 2010 Volvo XC60 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (255 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (294 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LaCrosse | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1826 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
