Buick Century vs Pontiac Grand Am
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Pontiac Grand Am
Overview
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Standard | SE Fleet |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,040 | $20,090 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal (best) | 14 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp (best) | 140 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft (best) | 150 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.1 L (best) | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.7 cu ft (best) | 14.6 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,342 lbs | 3,066 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 109 in (best) | 107 in |
| Length | 194.6 in (best) | 186.3 in |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 70.4 in |
| Height | 56.6 in (best) | 55.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick CenturyStandard | Pontiac Grand AmSE Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 | Buick Century | Pontiac Grand Am |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard $22,040 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE Fleet $20,090 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | GT $22,500 MSRP |
| 3 | — | GT1 $23,750 MSRP |