2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous will offer significantly more control. 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 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rendezvous | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
