Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Buick Encore GX | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 DOHC-4v 116 kW@5600 236 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,596 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,126 mm | 4,354 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,814 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,834 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,168 kg | 1,395 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 50 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 968 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,560 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,207 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 914 mm | 23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,458 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 535 L | 665 L | -130 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,911 L | 23.5 | -22.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,290 L | 1,422 L | 2 L |
2009 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Buick Encore GX.