2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rendezvous | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
