Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 117.9 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 202.3 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.9 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 67.6 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.4 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.4 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.5 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 57.1 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 44.3 in | -6.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -38.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 45.0 ft3 | -29 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -70.7 ft3 |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |