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Buick Enclave (2012) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Buick Enclave and 2015 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2012 Buick Enclave and 2015 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Enclave

2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse

2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
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
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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