Buick Enclave (2018) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2013) Specs

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2018 Buick Enclave and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2018	2013
Model	Buick Enclave	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.9 in	107.8 in	13.1 in
Length	204.3 in	191.5 in	12.8 in
Width	78.8 in	73.0 in	5.8 in
Height	69.9 in	57.6 in	12.3 in
Curb Weight	4359 lb.	3635 lb.	724 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	39.0 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.4 in	57.5 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	55.0 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.1 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	37.5 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.7 in	57.1 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.7 in	54.3 in	3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.9 in	36.8 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.6 in	0.0 in	37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.5 in	0.0 in	48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.5 in	0.0 in	33.5 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.6 ft³	16.3 ft³	7.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	58.0 ft³	16.3	41.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	97.6 ft³	16.3 ft³	81.3 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Buick Enclave

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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	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 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

2013 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

2013 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
2012	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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