Buick LeSabre vs. Lexus RX 330
$26,725
$36,370
Highlights
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 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
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
18 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
10 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 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
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 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
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 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
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 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
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 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
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Lexus RX 330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Lexus RX 330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2006 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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