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BMW X3 (2006) vs. Buick Enclave (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 BMW X3 and 2009 Buick Enclave specs.

2006 BMW X3 and 2009 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model BMW X3 Buick Enclave  
Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
225 hp@5900
214 lb-ft@3500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.1 in 118.9 in -8.8 in
Length 179.7 in 201.8 in -22.1 in
Width 73.0 in 79.0 in -6 in
Height 66.0 in 72.2 in -6.2 in
Curb Weight 4067 lb. 4985 lb. -918 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 22.0 gal. -4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 40.4 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 62.0 in -6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 57.4 in -57.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.2 in 41.3 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.0 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 61.4 in -6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.0 in -57 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 36.9 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.2 in -37.2 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 76 in (over 2 rows) 111.4 in (over 3 rows) -35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.0 ft3 18.9 ft3 11.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.0 67.5 ft3 -37.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.0 ft3 116.2 ft3 -45.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3

2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Buick Enclave

2009 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 AWD
Roomy & Comfortable 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 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
 
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