2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 283 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Rendezvous | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |