2012 BMW X1 vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2012 BMW X1 and 2012 Buick LaCrosse were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 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, 2012 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW X1 | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | X1 | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4454 mm | 5001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1545 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2837 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |