Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.2 in | 9 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 174.9 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 70.1 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 69.7 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4290 lb. | 3444 lb. | 846 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 53.2 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.6 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 49.1 in | 12 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.6 in | 3.4 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 29.3 | 25.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 42.6 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 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |