Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 195 hp@5200 215 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.2 in | 2 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 196.0 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 72.8 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 58.5 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4096 lb. | 3770 lb. | 326 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.2 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 44.5 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 57.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 54.6 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.0 in | 2 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 15.5 | 39 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 93.4 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |