2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 24 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 442 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | LaCrosse | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1404 mm |
