Kia Forte (2017) vs. Buick Rendezvous (2006) Specs

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2017 Kia Forte and 2006 Buick Rendezvous Specifications

Model Year	2017	2006
Model	Kia Forte	Buick Rendezvous
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	112.2 in	-5.9 in
Length	171.3 in	186.5 in	-15.2 in
Width	70.1 in	73.6 in	-3.5 in
Height	57.1 in	68.9 in	-11.8 in
Curb Weight	3031 lb.	4114 lb.	-1083 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.0 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.9 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	58.7 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	61.1 in	-7.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	40.5 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	40.1 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	58.7 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	61.1 in	-8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	39.0 in	-3.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.5 in	-37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.5 in	-48.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.6 in	-34.6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	114.1 in (over 3 rows)	-36 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	18.1 ft³	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.2	54.5 ft³	-31.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	108.9 ft³	-52.5 ft³

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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

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