Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
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 | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,525 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,128 mm | 4,039 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,735 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,786 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,143 kg | 1,220 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 | 1,565 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,557 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 879 mm | 56 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) | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 660 L | 538 L | 122 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,951 L | 19.0 | -18 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,262 L | 1,351 L | 2 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Buick Enclave.
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |