Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 119.0 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 206.5 in | -20 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 78.8 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 77.2 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4290 lb. | 5805 lb. | -1515 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 63.2 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 60.2 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.1 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 63.7 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 59.9 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.1 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 38.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 51.9 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 50.2 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.6 in | 37.7 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | 0.6 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 |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |