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Buick Enclave (2018) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Buick Enclave and 2016 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2018 Buick Enclave and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2018 2016  
Model Buick Enclave Hyundai Sonata  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
266 lb-ft@2800
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 120.9 in 110.4 in 10.5 in
Length 204.3 in 191.1 in 13.2 in
Width 78.8 in 73.4 in 5.4 in
Height 69.9 in 58.1 in 11.8 in
Curb Weight 4359 lb. 3492 lb. 867 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.0 in 40.4 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 62.4 in 57.9 in 4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.1 in 55.3 in 3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 45.5 in -4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 38.0 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.7 in 56.5 in 5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.7 in 56.1 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.9 in 35.6 in 3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.6 in 0.0 in 37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 57.3 in 0.0 in 57.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.5 in 0.0 in 48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.5 in 0.0 in 33.5 in
Total Legroom 113.6 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.6 ft3 16.3 ft3 7.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 58.0 ft3 16.3 41.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 97.6 ft3 16.3 ft3 81.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Buick Enclave

2018 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2018 Despite its size, the original Buick Enclave had a tighter, less comfortable second-row seat than many smaller crossovers. With the redesign this has been fixed. Second-row legroom has increased by a substantial three inches and--of at least equal significance--the seat cushions have been raised higher off the floor. Adults sitting in the second-row seats now enjoy a modicum of thigh support. But if you want to fit three people in the Enclave's second row, you can't. All Enclaves are fitted with captain's chairs. For an eight-passenger large crossover, check out the related Chevrolet Traverse. The Enclave's third-row seat isn't as roomy or as comfortable as its second-row seats, with both knee room and head room in shorter supply (the latter thanks to a bulge in the rearmost section of the headlinder). But if the second row is moved forward a couple of inches (also necessary for folding the third-row seat) then both rows offer plenty of legroom. It helps that there's plenty of space for toes beneath the second-row seats. Plus there's enough shoulder room for three people in the way-back, one more than in most three-row crossovers. Occupants of both the second and the third rows enjoy an open view forward thanks to stadium-style seating. Volvo's reputation for comfortable seats is based on the comfort of its cars' front seats. The Volvo's second-row seats are comfortably high off the floor, but they aren't as roomy as the those in the larger Buick. It's third-row seat is considerably tighter than that in the Buick, and can only hold two (optimally prepubescent) people. see full Buick Enclave review
2018 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Similarly, while the Buick Enclave's front seats are comfortable, they're marginal for those in a nearly $60,000 vehicle. The Volvo XC90's front seats are available with a much larger number of adjustments and even without these look and feel much more posh than the Buick's. Some people might also find the Enclave's tall center console overly intrusive. I personally like the sporty vibe it brings to an otherwise unsporty vehicle. In general I like what Buick's designers tried to do inside the Enclave, with clean, flowing lines and a low-profile Audi-like instrument panel. There's just something missing in the execution--it's about 95 percent of the way there--and I can't quite put my finger on what the missing 5 percent is. It's in the details. see full Buick Enclave review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

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