Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 108.5 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 197.6 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 73.0 in | 6 in |
Height | 72.2 in | 56.1 in | 16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4780 lb. | 3343 lb. | 1437 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 57.3 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.5 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 56.6 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.9 in | -2 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.9 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.5 ft3 | 17.0 | 50.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.2 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 99.2 ft3 |
2011 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2011 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 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |