Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 231 kW@6800 361 Nm@2800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6000 262 Nm@4850 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,071 mm | 2,619 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,189 mm | 4,437 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,002 mm | 1,806 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,977 kg | 1,536 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 62 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,585 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,567 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,466 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 904 mm | 84 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,232 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 851 mm | 0 mm | 851 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 827 L | -159 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,642 L | 29.2 | -28.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,764 L | 1,877 L | 1 L |
2018 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2018 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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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2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |