2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i30 is newer by 4 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i30.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai i30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Rendezvous | i30 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 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 | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
