Buick Enclave (2018) vs. Acura MDX (2014) Specs

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2018 Buick Enclave and 2014 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2018	2014
Model	Buick Enclave	Acura MDX
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.9 in	111.0 in	9.9 in
Length	204.3 in	193.6 in	10.7 in
Width	78.8 in	77.2 in	1.6 in
Height	69.9 in	66.7 in	3.2 in
Curb Weight	4359 lb.	4025 lb.	334 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	19.5 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	38.1 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.4 in	61.1 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	57.5 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	38.3 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.7 in	59.1 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.7 in	57.8 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.9 in	36.6 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.6 in	35.6 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.3 in	54.7 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.5 in	40.6 in	7.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.5 in	28.1 in	5.4 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	106.1 in (over 3 rows)	7.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.6 ft³	14.8 ft³	8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	58.0 ft³	38.4 ft³	19.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	97.6 ft³	68.4 ft³	29.2 ft³

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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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX

2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review

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