Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 102.4 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 171.9 in | 14.6 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 69.5 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 61.4 in | 7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4290 lb. | 3360 lb. | 930 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 53.3 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 52.3 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.6 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.6 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 43.7 in | 17.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.2 in | 2.8 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) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 19.8 | 34.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 47.4 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 |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |