Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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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 | 113.7 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 193.4 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 73.7 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.8 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4290 lb. | 4706 lb. | -416 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 59.0 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.4 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.4 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 55.5 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.9 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 37.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 53.1 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 45.3 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.6 in | 34.9 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 25.2 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 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |