Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Chevrolet Sonic | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 99.4 in | 19.5 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 159.0 in | 42.8 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 68.3 in | 10.7 in |
Height | 72.2 in | 59.7 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4780 lb. | 2690 lb. | 2090 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 12.2 gal. | 9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 53.4 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 51.4 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 53.0 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 51.6 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.9 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.5 ft3 | 19.0 | 48.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.2 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | 68.5 ft3 |
2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better than most see full Buick Enclave review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seating position is cramped, but even worse is the footroom !!!! I have the 6 speed manual transmission and the clutch pedal feels like it was an afterthought. The wheel well intrudest so much that is difficult to engage the clutch without my foot being moved inward due to the lack of room. I have a mens 9 shoe so it is not because I have huge feet. My leg hits the center console while using the gas pedalso far to the right. IT IS SO BAD I TOOK THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AT THE GAS PEDAL OFF TO HAVE MORE ROOM !!! I have a friend in England he told me it was not as much of a problem due to the placenet of the pedals in the right hand drive models. It also makes sense this car sells more in right hand driving counties, the radio control are on the right hand side of the steering wheel. This is a stupid position considering having to change gears with the right hand. I am not a small guy, but I am not huge. I am 240 at 5"9'. with a passenger of similar size I feel very cramped. I had a buddy with me, He is a mountain of a man at 6'3" and having very broad shoulders like my self. It was a scream! We were smashed together. I had to work hard to change gears. The car is about 3" to narrow. I previously owned a Nissan Versa. It was considered a narrow car but we never had this problem. It was so cramped if it was a much longer ride, I would have had him get in the back seat. CRAMPED IN THE FRONT TO THE EXTREME DEGREE !!!!!!!! see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
THE SEATS ARE LIKE MIDIEVAL TORTURE DEVICES !!! I am not a huge guy. I have am 5'9" tall with a 40" waist. I have a wide stance. I did take a long test drive in this car. I noticed that the seats were not terribly comfortable but I had run into that with several cars. The seats got better as the broke in. THESE GOT WORSE !!!! It got so bad that I had themreupholstered!!!!! It helped very little !!!! They are too narrow, overbolstered....poorly padded....no lumbar support...the armrest is usless (it sits too low and angled down)....If i could trade it in tomorrow it would be gone. I drive 4 hours a week at a mininimum to school round trip. the next day I am sore. I am going in for time 2 to see if I can FIX the seat comfort.....ARGG see full Chevrolet Sonic review |