Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
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 | 5,174 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,994 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,834 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,259 kg | 2,197 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 | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,473 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 | 1,549 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 | 1,991 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,290 L | 3,293 L | 0 L |
2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |