2011 Kia Sedona vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sedona (271 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sedona weights approximately 244 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. 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 Kia Sedona (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Sedona | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Sedona | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1984 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
