Acura CL vs Buick Riviera
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1999 Buick Riviera
Overview
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Buick RivieraBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 3.2 | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2003 | 1999 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Buick RivieraBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,200 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Buick RivieraBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Buick RivieraBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 240 hp (best) |
| Torque | 216 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.2 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Buick RivieraBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 13.6 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lbs (best) | 3,713 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in (best) | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 113.8 in (best) |
| Length | 192 in | 207.2 in (best) |
| Width | 69.2 in | 75 in (best) |
| Height | 53.3 in | 54.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Buick RivieraBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura CL | Buick Riviera |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 $28,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 3.2 $30,350 MSRP | — |
| 3 | 3.2 Type-S $30,550 MSRP | — |
| 4 | 3.2 Type-S $30,550 MSRP | — |
| 5 | 3.2 Type-S $32,700 MSRP | — |
| 6 | 3.2 Type-S $32,700 MSRP | — |