Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5400 220 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.3 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 187.8 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 69.8 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 58.1 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4114 lb. | 3458 lb. | 656 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 53.5 in | 7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.9 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.5 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 52.4 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 41.0 in | -2 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) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 22.8 | 31.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 41.0 ft3 | 67.9 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 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |