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Buick Century vs. Buick LeSabre

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$22,040
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$26,725
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2005 Buick Century2005 Buick LeSabre
Starting MSRP
$22,040
$26,725
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
MPG
20 City / 30 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Horsepower
175 hp
205 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
6
6
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2005 Buick Century2005 Buick LeSabre
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 5200
205 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
195 @ 4000
230 @ 4000
Displacement
3.1L/191
3.8L/231
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
Transmission Options
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
20 City / 30 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.6 qts
10 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2005 Buick Century2005 Buick LeSabre
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
15 x 6 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
15 x 6 in
Front Tire Size
P205/70R15
P215/70R15
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P205/70R15
P215/70R15
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2005 Buick Century2005 Buick LeSabre
Suspension Type - Front
4-wheel
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent
w/level control
Suspension Type - Rear
4-wheel
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Independent
w/level control

Steering

Steering comparison
2005 Buick Century2005 Buick LeSabre
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
17
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion
Pwr rack & pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2005 Buick Century2005 Buick LeSabre
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
5 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
59 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Wheelbase
109 in
112 in
Front Head Room
39 in
39 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
40 in
Length, Overall
195 in
200 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
74 in
Height, Overall
57 in
57 in
Trunk Volume
17 ft³
18 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
37 in
38 in
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
108 ft³
Track Width, Rear
61 in
62 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
59 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
57 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
56 in
Passenger Capacity
6
6
Track Width, Front
62 in
62 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2005 Buick Century2005 Buick LeSabre
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
1,000 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,342 lbs
3,567 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
18 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
100 lbs

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2005 Buick Century2005 Buick LeSabre
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2005 Buick Century2005 Buick LeSabre
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.8 x 1.3 in
10.9 x 0.43 in
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.8 x 1.3 in
11.9 x 1.26 in
Brake ABS System
Not Available
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?

The 2005 Buick Century and the 2005 Buick LeSabre are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?

The 2005 Buick Century and the 2005 Buick LeSabre both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?

The 2005 Buick Century is cheaper than the 2005 Buick LeSabre with a $22,040 starting MSRP versus a $26,725 starting MSRP.

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