Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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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 | 112.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 191.8 in | 10 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 70.3 in | 8.7 in |
Height | 72.2 in | 57.1 in | 15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4780 lb. | 3680 lb. | 1100 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 55.9 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.0 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 53.9 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 52.1 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 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) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.5 ft3 | 15.1 | 52.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |