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2008 Buick Enclave and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Buick Enclave | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 196 hp@6300 186 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 107.8 in | 11.1 in |
| Length | 201.8 in | 191.5 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 73.0 in | 6 in |
| Height | 72.2 in | 57.6 in | 14.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4780 lb. | 3393 lb. | 1387 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 57.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 57.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 32.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.5 ft3 | 16.3 | 51.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 99.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick Enclave
| 2008 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 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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