2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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 (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 234 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
