Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 119.0 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 206.5 in | -4.7 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 78.8 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 72.2 in | 77.2 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 4985 lb. | 5781 lb. | -796 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 63.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 59.3 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 63.7 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 59.9 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.4 in | 51.9 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 50.2 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 37.7 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.9 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.5 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.2 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
2008 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 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 AWD |
Roomy & Comfortable 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 |
2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |