Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick LeSabre
Highlights
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 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
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 35 Hwy
|
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
10 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 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
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 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
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 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
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 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
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 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
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Buick LeSabre | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Buick LeSabre | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Buick LeSabre | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2019 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 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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