Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 200 hp@5200 225 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.9 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 184.6 in | 13.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.9 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 67.9 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3649 lb. | -154 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.9 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 57.0 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.9 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -27.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 39.7 ft3 | -23.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -64.6 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |