2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 183 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.

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 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2012 Buick LaCrosse
Make Volkswagen Buick
Model Tiguan LaCrosse
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 1700 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 1557 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 4427 mm 5001 mm
Vehicle Width 1808 mm 1857 mm
Vehicle Height 1684 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2604 mm 2837 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 59 L