2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (255 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 516 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 Buick LaCrosse (294 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2010 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | LaCrosse | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1826 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
