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Buick Enclave (2018) vs. Acura MDX (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Buick Enclave and 2012 Acura MDX specs.

2018 Buick Enclave and 2012 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model Buick Enclave Acura MDX  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
266 lb-ft@2800
3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,071 mm 2,751 mm 1 mm
Length 5,189 mm 4,867 mm 1 mm
Width 2,002 mm 1,994 mm 1 mm
Height 1,775 mm 1,732 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,977 kg 2,064 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 79 L -7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,041 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,585 mm 1,565 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,501 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 980 mm -979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,567 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,466 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 988 mm 983 mm 5 mm
Headroom, Row 3 955 mm 953 mm 2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,455 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,232 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 851 mm 739 mm 112 mm
Total Legroom 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 668 L 425 L 243 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,642 L 1,215 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,764 L 2,364 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Buick Enclave

2018 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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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2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review
 
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