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Buick LeSabre vs. Lexus RX 330

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2005 Buick LeSabre2006 Lexus RX 330
Starting MSRP
$26,725
$36,370
Towing Capacity
Not available
N/A
Cargo Capacity
Not available
N/A
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
18 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
205 hp
230 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
6
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2005 Buick LeSabre2006 Lexus RX 330
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
Displacement
3.8L/231
3.3L/202
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
205 @ 5200
230 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
230 @ 4000
242 @ 3600
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
20 City / 29 Hwy
18 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
10 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2005 Buick LeSabre2006 Lexus RX 330
Front Tire Size
P215/70R15
225/65SR17
Rear Tire Size
P215/70R15
225/65SR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
225/65SR17
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
17 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
17 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
17 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2005 Buick LeSabre2006 Lexus RX 330
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/level control
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/level control
Dual-Link Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2005 Buick LeSabre2006 Lexus RX 330
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
16
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2005 Buick LeSabre2006 Lexus RX 330
Passenger Capacity
6
5
Passenger Volume
108 ft³
103 ft³
Front Head Room
39 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
58 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
56 in
Second Head Room
38 in
39 in
Second Leg Room
40 in
36 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
57 in
Second Hip Room
57 in
55 in
Wheelbase
112 in
107 in
Length, Overall
200 in
186 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
73 in
Height, Overall
57 in
66 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
62 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
61 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
7 in
Rear Door Opening Height
Not available
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not available
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not available
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not available
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
Not available
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
Not available
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
Not available
85 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
Not available
38 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not available
Not Available ft³
Trunk Volume
18 ft³
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2005 Buick LeSabre2006 Lexus RX 330
Base Curb Weight
3,567 lbs
3,860 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
Not available
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
Not available
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not available
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not available
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
19 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight
Not available
N/A
Total Option Weight
Not available
0 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2005 Buick LeSabre2006 Lexus RX 330
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2005 Buick LeSabre2006 Lexus RX 330
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2005 Buick LeSabre2006 Lexus RX 330
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
11.9 x 1.26 in
12.6 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x 0.43 in
11.3 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2006 Lexus RX 330?

The 2006 Lexus RX 330 is more reliable than the 2005 Buick LeSabre according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2006 RX 330 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2005 LeSabre.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2006 Lexus RX 330?

The 2005 Buick LeSabre and the 2006 Lexus RX 330 both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2006 Lexus RX 330?

The 2005 Buick LeSabre is cheaper than the 2006 Lexus RX 330 with a $26,725 starting MSRP versus a $36,370 starting MSRP.

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