2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 Chrysler Sebring

To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. 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 9 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 133 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Buick LaCrosse 2010 Chrysler Sebring
Make Buick Chrysler
Model LaCrosse Sebring
Year Released 2012 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 2358 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1873 kg
Vehicle Length 5001 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1857 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1504 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2837 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 64 L


 

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