Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 3,020 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,126 mm | 5,207 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,991 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,834 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,261 kg | 2,298 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 83 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,560 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 935 mm | 2 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 960 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,458 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 843 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 535 L | 691 L | -156 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,911 L | 1,948 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,290 L | 3,296 L | 0 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 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.