Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 195 hp@5200 215 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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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 | 107.1 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 186.4 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 71.1 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 58.3 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4096 lb. | 3179 lb. | 917 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 57.1 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 54.5 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 43.7 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.0 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 54.7 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 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 | 14.8 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 14.8 | 39.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 94.1 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 |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |