Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 113.8 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 192.4 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 72.2 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 72.2 in | 66.6 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4985 lb. | 4195 lb. | 790 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 57.5 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.8 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 56.9 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.4 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.6 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.4 in | 43.5 in | 13.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 40.0 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 23.4 in | 9.8 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | 13.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.9 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.5 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.2 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | 48.6 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Always considering the price, The journey is quite comfortable even for long trips. Went 12 hours with a friends journey and not even tired. see full Dodge Journey review |
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cushion in the seats are not good. with my bad back long drives are not very good. Need to add a cushion or it is hard on my butt. see full Dodge Journey review |