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Buick Enclave (2008) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Buick Enclave and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2008 Buick Enclave and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2008 2010  
Model Buick Enclave Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6600
251 lb-ft@3200
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,020 mm 2,852 mm 1 mm
Length 5,126 mm 4,872 mm 1 mm
Width 2,007 mm 1,786 mm 1 mm
Height 1,834 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,168 kg 1,669 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 83 L 61 L 22 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,575 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,458 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 991 mm 945 mm 46 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,560 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 937 mm 955 mm -18 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) 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 535 L 428 L 107 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,911 L 15.1 -14.1 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,290 L 15.1 -12.1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick Enclave

2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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 AWD
Roomy & Comfortable 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 
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