Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 195 hp@5200 215 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 101.2 in | 11 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 159.3 in | 27.2 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 67.7 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.3 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4096 lb. | 2483 lb. | 1613 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 53.1 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 52.1 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 43.8 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.1 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 51.2 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 31.1 in | 7.9 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 39.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 15.0 | 39.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 59.3 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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |