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Buick Enclave (2008) vs. Ford Explorer (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Buick Enclave and 2008 Ford Explorer specs.

2008 Buick Enclave and 2008 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Buick Enclave Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6600
251 lb-ft@3200
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,020 mm 2,888 mm 1 mm
Length 5,126 mm 4,912 mm 1 mm
Width 2,007 mm 1,872 mm 1 mm
Height 1,834 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,168 kg 2,055 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 83 L 85 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,575 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,458 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 991 mm 983 mm 8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,560 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 937 mm 937 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 3 945 mm 950 mm -5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,458 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,227 mm 1,151 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 843 mm 886 mm -43 mm
Total Legroom 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 535 L 385 L 150 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,911 L 1,243 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,290 L 2,370 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick Enclave

2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review
 
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