2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 15 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LaCrosse | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
