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| ×2019 Buick LaCrosse Essence | ×2019 Buick Encore Sport Touring | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$40,645 | CA$28,400 |
| Fees | CA$1,750 | CA$1,795 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$765/month | CA$535/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | N/A | - |
| Combined torque | N/A | - |
| Engine | 2,4 l I-4 | 1,4 l I-4 |
| Power | 194 hp @ 6,300 rpm (145 kW) | 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm (103 kW) |
| Torque | 254 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (344 N·m) | 148 lb·ft @ 1,850 rpm (201 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Engine | Electric | - |
| Power | 27 hp (20 kW) | - |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) | - |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | - |
| Energy | 0.4 kWh | - |
| Voltage | 86 V | - |
| Charging times |
| - |
| Cooling | N/A | - |
| Drivetrain structure | Parallel | - |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | SUV |
| Category | Full-size Sedan, Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid | Subcompact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Hamtramck, MI, US | Bupyeong, KR |
| Generation | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 731 km | 609 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 192 g/km | 196 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | optional |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | optional | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/50R18 | P215/55R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/50R18 | P215/55R18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 5,017 mm (198″) | 4,276 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,867 mm (74″) | 1,781 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,461 mm (58″) | 1,657 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,906 mm (114″) | 2,555 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,598 mm (63″) | 1,541 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,603 mm (63″) | 1,540 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,583 kg (3,490 lb) | 1,468 kg (3,236 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 425 l | between 532 l and 1,371 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) | 53 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 454 kg (1,001 lb) | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | 10.3 s |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | N/A | 195 km/h (121 mph) (estimated) |
| Braking distance | N/A | 42 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km | 6 years/110,000 km |
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 76% | 68% |
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