Buick LeSabre vs. Volvo S40
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Highlights
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$26,725
Starting MSRP
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$27,750
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I5
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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205 hp
Horsepower
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227 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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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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2.5L/154
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I5
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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236 @ 1500 - 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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205 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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227 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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10 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
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
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel 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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P215/70R15
Front Tire Size
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P205/50R17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P215/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear 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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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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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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 - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Speed Sensitive
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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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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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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108 ft³
Passenger Volume
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92 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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6
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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200 in
Length, Overall
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176 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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56 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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112 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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25 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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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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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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3,567 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,363 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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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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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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Brakes
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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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11.9 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.9 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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