Compare 2008 Buick Lucerne vs 2008 Hyundai Azera

2008 Buick Lucerne
2008 Hyundai Azera
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4-Door Sedan Super
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Lucerne 4-Door Sedan Super 15 22 $36,836 $38,980
Lucerne 4-Door Sedan V6 CX 16 25 $25,774 $27,275
Lucerne 4-Door Sedan V6 CXL 16 25 $28,274 $29,920
Lucerne 4-Door Sedan V6 CXL Special Edition 16 25 $29,989 $31,735
Lucerne 4-Door Sedan V8 CXL Special Edition 15 23 $31,596 $33,435
Lucerne 4-Door Sedan V8 CXS 15 23 $34,993 $37,030
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4-Door Sedan GLS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Azera 4-Door Sedan GLS 18 26 $23,374 $24,600
Azera 4-Door Sedan Limited 17 26 $26,517 $28,550
Pricing
Invoice Price
$36,836
$23,374
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$38,980
$24,600
Monthly Payment Estimate
$650 / month
$410 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.6
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
It rides like a classic Cadillac, but the 2008 Buick Lucerne has a slightly more modern spin on the full-size sedan. The 2008 Hyundai Azera gives the Korean automaker a legitimate full-size sedan, with plenty of power, features, and room, but not much excitement.
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Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Car Large
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
37.7 38.2
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.0 57.1
Front Leg Room (in)
42.5 43.7
Front Hip Room (in)
56.1 55.5
Second Leg Room (in)
41.4 38.2
Front Head Room (in)
39.5 40.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
108 106.9
Second Hip Room (in)
57.0 55.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.0 57.9
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
203.2 192.7
Height, Overall (in)
58.0 58.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.1 61.6
Wheelbase (in)
115.6 109.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.8 72.8
Track Width, Front (in)
62.6 62.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
17.0 16.6
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)
- TBD - 11.2 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)
- TBD - 11.9 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18 19.8
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 16.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- TBD - 37.4
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 3.20
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P245/50R18 P235/55VR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QJE NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/50R18 P235/55VR17
Rear Tire Order Code
QJE NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4004 3629
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7 Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 17 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 17 x 7.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 9.1
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V6
Fuel System
SFI MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
288 @ 4500 226 @ 3500
Engine Order Code
L37 - TBD -
Displacement
4.6L/279 3.3L/201
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
292 @ 6300 234 @ 6000
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 18
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.38 3.81
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.56 2.06
Trans Order Code
MX0 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.71 3.33
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 1.03
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.92 3.79
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.42
Trans Type
4 5
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.73
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA Automatic w/OD
Summary
Body Style
4 Dr Sedan Super 4 Door Sedan
Vehicle Name
Buick Lucerne Hyundai Azera
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.06
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 0.67
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -

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