Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Buick Rendezvous | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.2 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 186.5 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.6 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 68.9 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 4290 lb. | 416 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 61.1 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.5 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 58.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 61.1 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.0 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 37.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 48.5 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 48.3 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 34.6 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -25.2 ft3 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |