Buick LeSabre fifth generation

Buick LeSabre fifth generation
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The Buick LeSabre fifth generation (1984–1985): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the United States.

Model codes: B-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–5,611–5,641 mm
Width–1,928–1,981 mm
Height–1,397–1,445 mm
Wheelbase–3,020 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,724–2,200 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)595–1,416 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)3,115 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, pl), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

10 complaints for model years 1984–1985. 2 fires

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 12 versions of the Buick LeSabre fifth generation

United States 12 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS)3.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(GM-OLDS) (FFS) CA model · (GM-OLDS) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985(GM-OLDS) (FFS) CA model5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(GM-OLDS) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(350 V8)5.7 LDiesel4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA301 g/km
1984(GM-BUICK) · (GM-BUICK) CA model3.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS)4.1 LPetrol4-speed automatic–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model4.1 LPetrol4-speed automatic–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(GM-OLDS) · (GM-OLDS) CA model5.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(GM-OLDS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(GM-OLDS) CA model5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(350 V8) (DIESEL)5.7 LDiesel4-speed automatic–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA301 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.