Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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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 | 100.4 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 162.2 in | 24.3 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 70.3 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 63.4 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4114 lb. | 2778 lb. | 1336 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.2 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 53.3 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.1 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.1 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 52.7 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.0 in | 0 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 23.7 | 30.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 55.5 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 |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |