Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 178.7 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 72.8 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 74.9 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 4114 lb. | 4165 lb. | -51 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.9 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.4 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 46.1 in | 15 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.4 in | 4.6 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) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 35.2 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 43.2 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 |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |