Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 109.8 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 191.1 in | 10.7 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 75.8 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 72.2 in | 68.1 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4980 lb. | 4454 lb. | 526 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 59.3 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 59.6 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 57.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.4 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 35.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.4 in | 55.0 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 45.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 27.7 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.5 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 25.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 32.5 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.