2012 Buick Verano vs. 2013 Chrysler 200
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Buick Verano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Buick Verano would be higher. Both 2012 Buick Verano and 2013 Chrysler 200 are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Verano (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 200. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Verano should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 200 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2012 Buick Verano.
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 Verano (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 200. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Verano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Verano | 2013 Chrysler 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Verano | 200 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2765 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
