Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 120.9 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 204.0 in | 204.3 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 78.8 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 69.9 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5683 lb. | 4568 lb. | 1115 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 62.4 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 59.1 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 41.2 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 61.7 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 57.7 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.9 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 57.3 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 48.5 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 33.5 in | -8.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
2018 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2018 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Buick Enclave.