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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2018 Buick Enclave Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Buick Enclave | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 120.9 in | -10.3 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 204.3 in | -22.2 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 78.8 in | -7.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 69.9 in | -13.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3895 lb. | 4568 lb. | -673 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 62.4 in | -7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.7 in | -6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.9 in | -3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.5 in | -33.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.5 | 58.0 ft3 | -40.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -44.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series
| 2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Buick Enclave
| 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 | ||
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