Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.9 in | -12.6 in |
Length | 188.3 in | 201.9 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 79.0 in | -9.1 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 70.3 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 4724 lb. | -1427 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.6 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.2 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 61.3 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.0 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.8 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 68.9 ft3 | -53.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 115.2 ft3 | -99.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
2017 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 |
2017 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 2017 Buick Enclave.