Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 106.3 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 201.9 in | 179.0 in | 22.9 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 71.7 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 70.3 in | 67.7 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4724 lb. | 3443 lb. | 1281 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.6 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 0.0 in | 61.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 53.9 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 35.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 40.3 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 31.3 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 115.2 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | 41.2 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |