Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 195 hp@5200 215 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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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 | 111.0 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 197.2 in | -10.7 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 72.8 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 58.5 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4096 lb. | 3490 lb. | 606 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 59.4 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.8 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.5 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.2 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 56.2 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.9 in | -1.9 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) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 14.4 | 40.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 94.5 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 |
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |