Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.9 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 200.3 in | -13.8 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 74.9 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 67.4 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4290 lb. | 4204 lb. | 86 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.5 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.2 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 57.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 56.4 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 38.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 50.6 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 46.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.6 in | 33.6 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | 23.7 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 Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |