Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
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 | 2,259 kg | 2,135 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 |
2010 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 |
2010 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |