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Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick LeSabre

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Starting MSRP
$29,570
$26,725
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas V6
MPG
25 City / 35 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Horsepower
194 hp
205 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
6
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas V6
Displacement
2.5L/-TBD-
3.8L/231
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
194 @ 6300
205 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
187 @ 4400
230 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
25 City / 35 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
10 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Front Tire Size
P235/50R18
P215/70R15
Rear Tire Size
P235/50R18
P215/70R15
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Front Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
15 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
N/A
w/level control
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A
w/level control

Steering

Steering comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Steering Type
Pwr
Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
17
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Passenger Capacity
5
6
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
108 ft³
Front Head Room
38 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
59 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
56 in
Second Head Room
37 in
38 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
40 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
59 in
Second Hip Room
55 in
57 in
Wheelbase
114 in
112 in
Length, Overall
198 in
200 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
74 in
Height, Overall
58 in
57 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
62 in
Track Width, Rear
63 in
62 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
5 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
18 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Base Curb Weight
3,490 lbs
3,567 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Stability Control
Standard
Not available
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2019 Buick LaCrosse2005 Buick LeSabre
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD- in
11.9 x 1.26 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x -TBD- in
10.9 x 0.43 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?

The 2005 Buick LeSabre is more reliable than the 2019 Buick LaCrosse according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2005 LeSabre versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2019 LaCrosse.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Buick LeSabre with 29 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?

The 2005 Buick LeSabre is cheaper than the 2019 Buick LaCrosse with a $26,725 starting MSRP versus a $29,570 starting MSRP.

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