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 |
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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 |
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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2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |