Against 451 other V6 cars rated 2005–2007, the Rendezvous sits right on their 19.1 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2002, the 3.4L 6-cyl (2002–2005), does 19.8 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2007), 19: $82 a year apart.
Every Buick Rendezvous engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 / 24 | 2002–2005 | $1,939 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 / 23 | 2006–2006 | $2,021 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 / 23 | 2007–2007 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Jeep Liberty gets 18.5 mpg, the Jeep Commander 15.5 mpg and the GMC Envoy 16.5 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2007 Rendezvous. The Rendezvous is the cheapest of them to run: $456 a year less than the Jeep Commander.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2007) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2005–2007 | +$11 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,200 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2007 Buick Rendezvous gives up 6 mpg in town: 23 on the highway against 17 in the city, $589 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2007) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Rendezvous changed over the years
The Rendezvous peaked in 2004 at 20 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2007 at 19 — 1 mpg apart, or $101 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2007 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2006 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2005 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2003 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2002 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Buick Rendezvous — 3 engines across 2002–2007. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,200. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2007 Buick Rendezvous get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2002 the Rendezvous has averaged 19.5 mpg.
Is the 2007 Rendezvous more efficient than the 2006?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which Rendezvous year has the best gas mileage?
The 2004, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway).
Does the Rendezvous get better gas mileage than the Jeep Liberty?
About the same: 19 mpg for the 2007 Rendezvous against 18.5 for the 2008 Jeep Liberty.
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