2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rendezvous and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (247 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (330 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Rendezvous | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 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 | 68 L |