Toyota Prius vs. Buick LaCrosse Review

Utility
The Buick LaCrosse will quite certainly prove friendlier than the Toyota Prius for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Buick LaCrosse packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Buick than the Toyota Prius because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Prius and the LaCrosse compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Buick LaCrosse than with the Prius.

Cost
The Toyota Prius will save you money at the pump compared to the Buick LaCrosse. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Prius is the winner regarding fuel economy. The LaCrosse isn't much more expensive than the Toyota Prius as far as MSRP. The Buick LaCrosse will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Prius. The Toyota Prius will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Buick.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Prius is most certainly sprier than the Buick LaCrosse, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Prius's engine is tremendously smaller than the Buick LaCrosse's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Toyota Prius could learn a lesson or two from the Buick LaCrosse in terms of torque.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Buick LaCrosse offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Prius, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Buick LaCrosse offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Prius, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Prius isn't quite as generous as the LaCrosse's.