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2017 Buick Enclave and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
| Model | Buick Enclave | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 150 kW@5400 298 Nm@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,852 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,128 mm | 4,770 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 2,007 mm | 1,773 mm | 1 mm |
| Height | 1,786 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,143 kg | 1,569 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 62 L | 21 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,557 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,041 mm | 934 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 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 | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 660 L | 646 L | 14 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,951 L | 22.8 | -21.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,262 L | 1,161 L | 2 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Buick Enclave
| 2017 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 | |
| 2017 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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