Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,126 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,910 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,834 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,259 kg | 1,935 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 73 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,019 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,560 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 973 mm | -36 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 922 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,458 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 742 mm | 101 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 535 L | 292 L | 243 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,911 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,290 L | 2,701 L | 1 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |