2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Jaguar XF

To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XF.

Because 2010 Jaguar XF is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Jaguar XF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Rendezvous 2010 Jaguar XF
Make Buick Jaguar
Model Rendezvous XF
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3350 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1845 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4961 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1877 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1461 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2908 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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