Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Chevrolet Sonic | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,525 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,126 mm | 4,059 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,735 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,834 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,168 kg | 1,292 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 46 L | 37 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,560 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 879 mm | 58 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) | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 535 L | 538 L | -3 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,911 L | 19.0 | -18 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,290 L | 1,351 L | 2 L |
2009 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 AWD |
Roomy & Comfortable 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 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic.