Buick Enclave (2019) vs. Mazda CX-3 (2016) Specs

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2019 Buick Enclave and 2016 Mazda CX-3 Specifications

Model Year	2019	2016
Model	Buick Enclave	Mazda CX-3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.9 in	101.2 in	19.7 in
Length	204.3 in	168.3 in	36 in
Width	78.8 in	69.6 in	9.2 in
Height	69.9 in	60.7 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	4359 lb.	2809 lb.	1550 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	12.7 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	38.4 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.4 in	53.5 in	8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	52.3 in	6.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.7 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	37.2 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.7 in	50.4 in	11.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.7 in	49.0 in	8.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.9 in	35.0 in	3.9 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)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	36.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.6 ft³	12.4 ft³	11.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	58.0 ft³	12.4	45.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	97.6 ft³	44.5 ft³	53.1 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Buick Enclave

2019 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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

2019 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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 Mazda CX-3

2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review

2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review

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