Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 121.7 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 203.0 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 78.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 72.2 in | 68.5 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4780 lb. | 4376 lb. | 404 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 64.2 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 59.8 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 63.2 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 66.4 in | -9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.5 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 38.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.4 in | 59.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 50.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 35.6 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.9 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.5 ft3 | 86.9 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.2 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -28.9 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.