Vehicle comparison
Identify the option that offers the best choice
Add a vehicle
| ×2012 BMW 1 Series 2dr Cabriolet 128i | ×2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$41,400 | CA$50,145 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 | CA$1,750 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$779/month | CA$944/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | - | 3.6 l V6 |
| Power | - | 310 hp @ 6,800 rpm (231 kW) |
| Torque | - | 268 lb·ft @ 5,200 rpm (363 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | - | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | Full-size Sedan |
| Assembly | N/A | Hamtramck, MI, US |
| Generation | N/A | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 11.3 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 8.0 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 9.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 622 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 209 g/km | 237 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | N/A | standard |
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | N/A |
| Ventilated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Massage seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | optional | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | standard |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| GPS | optional | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | N/A |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | standard |
| Sirius XM | optional | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/50R17 | P245/45R19 |
| Rear tires | P205/50R17 | P245/45R19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 4 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,374 mm (172″) | 5,017 mm (198″) |
| Width | 1,748 mm (69″) | 1,867 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,412 mm (56″) | 1,461 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm (105″) | 2,906 mm (114″) |
| Front track | 1,481 mm (58″) | 1,598 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,514 mm (60″) | 1,603 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,585 kg (3,494 lb) | N/A |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 4 | 5 |
| Trunk | 227 l | 425 l |
| Fuel tank | 53 l (12 gal) | 61 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 454 kg (1,001 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 67% | 75% |
The Car Guide newsletter
Find a vehicle
Reviews, specifications and offers
