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Buick Enclave (2017) vs. Acura MDX (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Buick Enclave and 2008 Acura MDX specs.

2017 Buick Enclave and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2017 2008  
Model Buick Enclave Acura MDX  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 118.9 in 108.3 in 10.6 in
Length 201.9 in 190.7 in 11.2 in
Width 79.0 in 78.5 in 0.5 in
Height 70.3 in 68.2 in 2.1 in
Curb Weight 4724 lb. 4539 lb. 185 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.0 gal. 21.0 gal. 1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.2 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.6 in 61.6 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 59.0 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 38.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.3 in 61.5 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 59.1 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 38.7 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.8 in 35.7 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 57.4 in 57.1 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.3 in 42.0 in 6.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.2 in 29.1 in 4.1 in
Total Legroom 111.3 in (over 3 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) 2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.3 ft3 15.0 ft3 8.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 68.9 ft3 42.9 ft3 26 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 115.2 ft3 83.5 ft3 31.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Buick Enclave

2017 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2018 Despite its size, the original Buick Enclave had a tighter, less comfortable second-row seat than many smaller crossovers. With the redesign this has been fixed. Second-row legroom has increased by a substantial three inches and--of at least equal significance--the seat cushions have been raised higher off the floor. Adults sitting in the second-row seats now enjoy a modicum of thigh support. But if you want to fit three people in the Enclave's second row, you can't. All Enclaves are fitted with captain's chairs. For an eight-passenger large crossover, check out the related Chevrolet Traverse. The Enclave's third-row seat isn't as roomy or as comfortable as its second-row seats, with both knee room and head room in shorter supply (the latter thanks to a bulge in the rearmost section of the headlinder). But if the second row is moved forward a couple of inches (also necessary for folding the third-row seat) then both rows offer plenty of legroom. It helps that there's plenty of space for toes beneath the second-row seats. Plus there's enough shoulder room for three people in the way-back, one more than in most three-row crossovers. Occupants of both the second and the third rows enjoy an open view forward thanks to stadium-style seating. Volvo's reputation for comfortable seats is based on the comfort of its cars' front seats. The Volvo's second-row seats are comfortably high off the floor, but they aren't as roomy as the those in the larger Buick. It's third-row seat is considerably tighter than that in the Buick, and can only hold two (optimally prepubescent) people. see full Buick Enclave review
2017 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Similarly, while the Buick Enclave's front seats are comfortable, they're marginal for those in a nearly $60,000 vehicle. The Volvo XC90's front seats are available with a much larger number of adjustments and even without these look and feel much more posh than the Buick's. Some people might also find the Enclave's tall center console overly intrusive. I personally like the sporty vibe it brings to an otherwise unsporty vehicle. In general I like what Buick's designers tried to do inside the Enclave, with clean, flowing lines and a low-profile Audi-like instrument panel. There's just something missing in the execution--it's about 95 percent of the way there--and I can't quite put my finger on what the missing 5 percent is. It's in the details. see full Buick Enclave review
 

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2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review
 
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