Buick Enclave (2009) vs. Ford Escape (2011) Specs

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2009 Buick Enclave and 2011 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Buick Enclave	Ford Escape
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	103.1 in	15.8 in
Length	201.8 in	174.7 in	27.1 in
Width	79.0 in	71.1 in	7.9 in
Height	72.2 in	67.7 in	4.5 in
Curb Weight	4985 lb.	3529 lb.	1456 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	16.5 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.4 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.0 in	56.6 in	5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.4 in	53.3 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.6 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.2 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.4 in	55.9 in	5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.0 in	49.1 in	7.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	35.6 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.2 in	0.0 in	37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.4 in	0.0 in	57.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.3 in	0.0 in	48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.9 ft³	29.2 ft³	-10.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	67.5 ft³	29.2	38.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.2 ft³	66.3 ft³	49.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Buick Enclave

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Escape

2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review

2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review

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