2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL vs. 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS
To start off, both 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL and 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS (280 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS weights approximately 9 kg more than 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL. 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, 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS (351 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL | 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXS | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 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 Weight | 1826 kg | 1835 kg |
| 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 | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
