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Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.5 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 171.3 in | 15.2 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 70.9 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 66.7 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4290 lb. | 3527 lb. | 763 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 54.6 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.1 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 54.6 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 23.6 | 30.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 42.3 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 |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |