Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 90.9 in | 30 in |
Length | 204.3 in | 154.1 in | 50.2 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 68.3 in | 10.5 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 49.0 in | 20.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4359 lb. | 2445 lb. | 1914 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 36.8 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.4 in | 52.2 in | 10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 52.0 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 0.0 in | 39.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.7 in | 0.0 in | 61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 0.0 in | 57.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 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) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 70.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.0 ft3 | 4.5 | 53.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 93.1 ft3 |
2018 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 |
2018 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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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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