2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Azera 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Azera. (289 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Azera.
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 (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Azera. (346 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | LaCrosse | Azera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2845 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
