Buick LeSabre Specs

Since 1971 the LeSabre has lost 20.9″ in length and shed 657 lb, so today's car is smaller and lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 6 generations · 1971–2005 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2005 Buick LeSabre, the latest model year on record, is 200″ long, 73.6″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 112.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,567 lb. At 16.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Buick LeSabre generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1992, when the new car was 3.9″ longer than the 1986–1991 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1977: 608 lb lighter than before. The current car, sold since 2000, is 110 lb heavier than the 1992–1999 one.

FIG.01·Buick LeSabre dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1971–1976220.9″79.5″54.3″123.6″4,224 lb
1977–1982218.1″77.2″55.5″115.7″3,616 lb
1983–1985218.5″78″56.3″116.1″3,622 lb
1986–1991196.1″72″55.5″110.6″3,285 lb
1992–1999200″74.8″54.7″111″3,457 lb
2000–2005200″73.6″57.1″112.2″3,567 lb
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

LeSabre year by year

FIG.02·Buick LeSabre dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2005200″73.6″112.2″3,567 lb1
2004200″73.6″112.2″3,567 lb1
2003200″73.6″112.2″3,567 lb1
2002200″73.6″112.2″3,567 lb1
2001200″73.6″112.2″3,567 lb1
2000200″73.6″112.2″3,567 lb1
1999200.8″74.4″110.6″3,444 lb1
1998200.8″74.4″110.6″3,428 lb1
1997200″74.8″110.6″3,428 lb1
1995200″74.8″110.6″3,437 lb1
1994200″74.8″110.6″3,437 lb1
1993200″74.8″111″3,457 lb1
1992200″74.8″111″3,457 lb1
1991196.5″72.4″111″3,276 lb1
1990196.5″72.4″111″3,276 lb1
1989196.5″72″111″3,252 lb2
1988196.5″72″111″3,228 lb2
1987200″73.2″111.8″3,532 lb6
1986201.2″73.6″111.8″3,406 lb5
1985218.9″78.3″116.1″3,719 lb5
1984218.5″78″116.1″3,622 lb2
1983218.5″78″116.1″3,622 lb2
1982218.9″76.8″115.7″—5
1981218.5″76.4″115.7″3,644 lb4
1980217.7″78″115.7″3,816 lb3
1979218.1″77.2″115.7″3,710 lb1
1978218.1″77.2″115.7″3,510 lb2
1977218.1″77.2″115.7″3,616 lb2
1976226.8″79.9″124″4,392 lb3
1975226.8″79.9″124″4,539 lb4
1974226.8″79.9″124″4,491 lb1
1973224″79.5″124″4,389 lb2
1972222″79.9″124″4,374 lb1
1971220.9″79.5″123.6″4,228 lb3
ROWS 34·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

LeSabre on the used market

In 290 LeSabre listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2000–2005 car is the most common: 252 of them (87%), at an average asking price of $3,828. ForCar visitors have decoded 21 LeSabre VINs; the most checked model years are 2003, 2004 and 2005.

FIG.05·Buick LeSabre generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2000–200525287%$3,828127,151 mi
1992–19993713%$3,166129,201 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a LeSabre fit

FIG.02·Buick LeSabre — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.7 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.7 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Buick LeSabre against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 749 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width73.6″74.4″−0.8″
Wheelbase112.2″115″−2.8″
Curb weight3,567 lb4,209 lb−642 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

LeSabre against its rivals

Next to the Cadillac Deville, Chrysler Concorde and BMW 745Li, the LeSabre is the shortest and the narrowest of the four.

FIG.04·Buick LeSabre against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Buick LeSabre (this car)2005200″73.6″3,567 lb
Cadillac Deville2005207.1″74.4″3,977 lb
Chrysler Concorde2004207.9″74.4″3,523 lb
BMW 745Li2005203.5″74.8″4,464 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 LeSabre bigger than the 2004?

No. The 2005 and 2004 LeSabre are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the LeSabre or the Cadillac Deville?

The 2005 Cadillac Deville is 7.1″ longer and 410 lb heavier than the 2005 LeSabre.

How much does a used LeSabre cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,166 for the 1992–1999 car to $3,828 for the 2000–2005 one, across 290 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 34 LeSabre model years, 1971 to 2005. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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