Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 104.3 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 177.4 in | 24.4 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 69.9 in | 9.1 in |
Height | 72.2 in | 58.3 in | 13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4780 lb. | 2747 lb. | 2033 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 55.6 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.2 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.5 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 55.1 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.0 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.0 in | 1.9 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) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.5 ft3 | 14.2 | 53.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 102 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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |