2010 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda CR-V would be higher. Both 2010 Honda CR-V and 2012 Buick LaCrosse are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Honda CR-V. (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 204 kg more than 2010 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda CR-V | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | CR-V | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |
