Buick Enclave (2017) vs. Subaru Legacy (2014) Specs
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2017 Buick Enclave and 2014 Subaru Legacy Specifications
Model Year |
2017 |
2014 |
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Model |
Buick Enclave |
Subaru Legacy |
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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 |
118.9 in |
108.3 in |
10.6 in |
Length |
201.9 in |
187.2 in |
14.7 in |
Width |
79.0 in |
71.7 in |
7.3 in |
Height |
70.3 in |
59.3 in |
11 in |
Curb Weight |
4724 lb. |
3315 lb. |
1409 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
22.0 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.4 in |
40.3 in |
0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
61.6 in |
56.3 in |
5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
57.2 in |
0.0 in |
57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
41.3 in |
43.0 in |
-1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
39.4 in |
37.5 in |
1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
61.3 in |
56.1 in |
5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
57.0 in |
0.0 in |
57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
36.8 in |
37.8 in |
-1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 |
37.8 in |
0.0 in |
37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
57.4 in |
0.0 in |
57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 |
48.3 in |
0.0 in |
48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 |
33.2 in |
0.0 in |
33.2 in |
Total Legroom |
111.3 in (over 3 rows) |
80.8 in (over 2 rows) |
30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
23.3 ft3 |
14.7 ft3 |
8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
68.9 ft3 |
14.7 |
54.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
115.2 ft3 |
14.7 ft3 |
100.5 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Buick Enclave
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.
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2017 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Legacy
2015 |
Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still.
This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner.
The top trim level includes rear air vents.
see full Subaru Legacy review |
2014 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires.
I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy.
In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Legacy
2014 |
4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good.
see full Subaru Legacy review |
2013 |
0 |
I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter.
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