Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 188.3 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 69.9 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.5 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4114 lb. | 3297 lb. | 817 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 53.2 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.9 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 52.4 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.5 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 15.4 | 39.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 93.5 ft3 |
2006 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
One of the few reasonable sized vehicles that you can get seven people in without an issue. They can all be bigger people. see full Buick Rendezvous review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.