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Buick Enclave (2019) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2019 Buick Enclave and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2019 Buick Enclave and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2019 2011  
Model Buick Enclave Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
231 kW@6800
361 Nm@2800
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
215 kW@6300
366 Nm@3400
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,071 mm 3,020 mm 0 mm
Length 5,189 mm 5,207 mm 0 mm
Width 2,002 mm 1,991 mm 1 mm
Height 1,775 mm 1,788 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,977 kg 2,173 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 83 L -11 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,041 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,585 mm 1,575 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,501 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,567 mm 1,557 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,466 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 988 mm 935 mm 53 mm
Headroom, Row 3 955 mm 960 mm -5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,455 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,232 mm 1,227 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 851 mm 843 mm 8 mm
Total Legroom 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 668 L 691 L -23 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,642 L 1,948 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,764 L 3,296 L -1 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Buick Enclave

2019 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
2019 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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