2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 Kia Carens

To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Carens 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 58 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 Kia Carens. 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Buick LaCrosse 2010 Kia Carens
Make Buick Kia
Model LaCrosse Carens
Year Released 2012 2010
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 1793 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 5001 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1857 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1504 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2837 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 55 L


 

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