2006 Audi Allroad vs. 2005 Buick Rendezvous
To start off, 2006 Audi Allroad is newer by 1 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, 2006 Audi Allroad (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Allroad should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Audi Allroad.
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, 2006 Audi Allroad (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Allroad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Allroad | 2005 Buick Rendezvous | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | Allroad | Rendezvous |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 3343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
