Buick Enclave (2011) vs. Kia Cadenza (2018) Specs
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2011 Buick Enclave and 2018 Kia Cadenza Specifications
Model Year |
2011 |
2018 |
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Model |
Buick Enclave |
Kia Cadenza |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
3,020 mm |
2,855 mm |
1 mm |
Length |
5,126 mm |
4,971 mm |
1 mm |
Width |
2,007 mm |
1,869 mm |
1 mm |
Height |
1,834 mm |
1,471 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
2,168 kg |
1,648 kg |
1 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
83 L |
70 L |
13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
1,026 mm |
1,021 mm |
0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,575 mm |
1,481 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,458 mm |
1,435 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,049 mm |
1,156 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
991 mm |
963 mm |
28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,560 mm |
1,435 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,448 mm |
1,430 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
937 mm |
945 mm |
-8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 |
945 mm |
0 mm |
945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
1,458 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 |
1,227 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 |
843 mm |
0 mm |
843 mm |
Total Legroom |
2,830 mm (over 3 rows) |
2,101 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
535 L |
453 L |
82 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
1,911 L |
16.0 |
-15 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
3,290 L |
16.0 |
-13 L |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Buick Enclave
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza
2017 |
Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu.
Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown.
Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective.
The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's.
Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right.
see full Kia Cadenza review |
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