Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Buick Verano | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,071 mm | 2,685 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,189 mm | 4,671 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,002 mm | 1,816 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,977 kg | 1,610 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 57 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,585 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,567 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,466 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 881 mm | 107 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,232 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 851 mm | 0 mm | 851 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 405 L | 263 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,642 L | 14.3 | -13.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,764 L | 14.3 | -12.3 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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2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review |