Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.3 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 191.8 in | -5.3 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 70.3 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.1 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4114 lb. | 3645 lb. | 469 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 53.0 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.2 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.2 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.9 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 52.1 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 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) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 15.1 | 39.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 93.8 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |