Compare 2012 Buick Lacrosse vs 2012 Ford Taurus

2012 Buick Lacrosse
2012 Ford Taurus
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4-Door Sedan Base FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Base FWD 25 36 $28,963 $30,170
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Convenience FWD 25 36 $29,990 $31,240
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather AWD 16 26 $33,475 $34,870
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather FWD 25 36 $31,396 $32,705
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 1 AWD 16 26 $34,190 $35,615
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 1 FWD 25 36 $32,112 $33,450
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 2 AWD 16 26 $35,558 $37,040
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 2 FWD 17 27 $33,470 $34,865
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 3 FWD 17 27 $34,833 $36,285
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Touring FWD 17 27 $37,267 $38,820
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4-Door Sedan Limited AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD 17 25 $31,289 $34,005
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD 18 27 $29,625 $32,155
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SE FWD 18 28 $23,685 $25,555
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL AWD 17 25 $27,329 $29,605
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL FWD 18 27 $25,665 $27,755
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SHO AWD 17 25 $35,025 $38,155

Pricing

Invoice Price
$28,963
$31,289

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$30,170
$34,005

Monthly Payment Estimate
$503 / month
$567 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.2
8.0

TCC’s Bottom Line
As a sophisticated, roomy, tech-savvy premium sedan—now with up to 36 mpg—the 2012 Buick LaCrosse hits the mark for a lot of shoppers who want luxury on a limited budget. The 2012 Ford Taurus is handsome, safe, and well-equipped, but it's not as big inside as its big-car exterior suggests.

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Fuel Economy

City
25 mpg 17 mpg

Highway
36 mpg 25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
53.9 55.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.4 57.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)
100.0 102.2

Second Head Room (in)
37.3 37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.0 56.9

Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 41.9

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Front Hip Room (in)
55.2 56.3

Second Leg Room (in)
40.5 38.1

Front Head Room (in)
38.0 39.0

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
61.7 65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Length, Overall (in)
196.9 202.9

Height, Overall (in)
59.2 60.7

Track Width, Rear (in)
62.0 65.5

Wheelbase (in)
111.7 112.9

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 30.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.1 76.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
10.8 20.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 0.9 13.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.2 12.4 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.7 19.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.2 17.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.8 41.0

Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.75 - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
RAF TBQ

Front Tire Size
P235/50R17 P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size
NA Compact

Front Tire Order Code
RAF TBQ

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P235/50R17 P255/45VR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3829 4224

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 19 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 19 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.6 - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438 - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120 - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
172 @ 4900 249 @ 4500

Engine Order Code
LUK 99W

Displacement
2.4/145 3.5L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
182 @ 6700 263 @ 6250

Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4 Gas V6

Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 25

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 17

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
29 20

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.84

Trans Type
6 6

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.84 2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.87

Trans Order Code
MHH 44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.64 3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.41

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/manual shift Automatic w/manual shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 4.48

Summary

Vehicle Name
Buick LaCrosse Ford Taurus

Body Style
Sedan Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
NA 1.1

Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.8

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 4

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 9.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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