Buick LeSabre vs. Volvo S40
$26,725
$27,750
Highlights
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$26,725
|
$27,750
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Turbocharged Gas I5
|
| MPG |
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
205 hp
|
227 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 | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
3.8L/231
|
2.5L/154
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Turbocharged Gas I5
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
205 @ 5200
|
227 @ 5000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
230 @ 4000
|
236 @ 1500 - 5000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
10 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/70R15
|
P205/50R17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/70R15
|
P205/50R17
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 6 in
|
17 x 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 6 in
|
17 x 7 in
|
Suspension
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/level control
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/level control
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
MacPherson Strut
|
Steering
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
15
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr rack & pinion
|
Pwr Speed Sensitive
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
41 ft
|
35 ft
|
Measurements
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase |
112 in
|
104 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
57 in
|
51 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
40 in
|
34 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Length, Overall |
200 in
|
176 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
108 ft³
|
92 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
54 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
6
|
5
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
55 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
74 in
|
70 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
18 ft³
|
13 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
25 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
200 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,567 lbs
|
3,363 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
300 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
16 gal
|
Safety
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.9 x 1.26 in
|
11.8 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.9 x 0.43 in
|
11.0 x -TBD- in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2011 Volvo S40?
The 2005 Buick LeSabre and the 2011 Volvo S40 are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2011 Volvo S40?
The 2011 Volvo S40 is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Buick LeSabre with 24 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2011 Volvo S40?
The 2005 Buick LeSabre is cheaper than the 2011 Volvo S40 with a $26,725 starting MSRP versus a $27,750 starting MSRP.
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