2012 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Golf and 2012 Buick LaCrosse were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 78 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 426 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. 2012 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Volkswagen | Buick |
Model | Golf | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 5001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2837 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 4.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |