2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 230 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, 2008 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
