Buick LeSabre vs. Pontiac Vibe
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Highlights
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$26,725
Starting MSRP
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$16,100
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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205 hp
Horsepower
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132 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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6
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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205 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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132 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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1.8L/110
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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128 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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10 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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6.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P215/70R15
Front Tire Size
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P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P215/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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w/level control
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/level control
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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112 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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108 ft³
Passenger Volume
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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44 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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6
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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39 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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49 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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200 in
Length, Overall
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171 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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20 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Weight & Capacity
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,567 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,856 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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11.9 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10.9 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is more reliable than the 2005 Buick LeSabre according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2010 Vibe versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2005 LeSabre.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Buick LeSabre with 28 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2010 Pontiac Vibe?
The 2010 Pontiac Vibe is cheaper than the 2005 Buick LeSabre with a $16,100 starting MSRP versus a $26,725 starting MSRP.
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