| Add vehicles | 2018 Toyota Avalon Touring | 2018 Buick LaCrosse Preferred |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$40,550 | CA$37,845 |
| Fees | CA$1,745 | CA$1,750 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$763/month | CA$712/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | - | N/A |
| Combined torque | - | N/A |
| Engine | - | 2.5 l I-4 |
| Power | - | 194 hp @ 6,300 rpm (145 kW) |
| Torque | - | 187 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (254 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | - | 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 | Sedan |
| Category | Full-size Sedan | Full-size Sedan |
| Assembly | Georgetown, KY, US | Hamtramck, MI, US |
| Generation | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 9.3 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 6.7 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 8.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 740 km |
| Electric autonomy | - | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 226 g/km | 190 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | N/A |
| Heated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Lane departure warning | standard | N/A |
| GPS | standard | N/A |
| 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 | standard | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | N/A | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | N/A |
| Rear suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45VR18 | P235/50R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/45VR18 | P235/50R18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,961 mm (195″) | 5,017 mm (198″) |
| Width | 1,834 mm (72″) | 1,867 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,461 mm (58″) | 1,461 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm (111″) | 2,896 mm (114″) |
| Front track | 1,590 mm (63″) | 1,598 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,580 mm (62″) | 1,603 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,610 kg (3,549 lb) | 1,583 kg (3,490 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 453 l | 405 l |
| Fuel tank | 64 l (14 gal) | 60 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 454 kg (1,001 lb) | 454 kg (1,001 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 s | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.5 s | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | 42 m | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 77% | 75% |
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