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2019 Buick Enclave and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications
| Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | |
| Model | Buick Enclave | Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 99.9 in | 21 in |
| Length | 204.3 in | 168.4 in | 35.9 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 71.2 in | 7.6 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 58.5 in | 11.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4359 lb. | 3089 lb. | 1270 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.4 in | 55.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.7 in | 49.0 in | 12.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 0.0 in | 57.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 31.4 in | 7.5 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) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 40.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 58.0 ft3 | 15.4 | 42.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 67.7 ft3 |
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 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Back in the 1960s VW entreated Americans to "think small." Lately, though, the German manufacturers cars have been getting bigger and bigger. The latest redesign added over two inches to the car's length (now 168 inches) and over two inches to its width (now a midsize-like 71.2 inches. Compared to the 146-by-66-inch, 2,822-pound Mini and the 140-by-64-inch, 2,434-pound Fiat, the 3,340-pound Beetle TDI convertible is a big, heavy car. As noted earlier, solidity and ride quality benefit from this additional bulk. But rear seat room does not. Sure, the Beetle Convertible's rear seat is more viable than the MINI's, but bars to clear rarely come lower. The Fiat is in the same (adults-in-a-pinch) ballpark. In addition to the space shortage, the VW's rear seat back is uncomfortably upright. see full Volkswagen Beetle review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 | The rear seat is also surprisingly roomy. My 6'2" father was able to sit comfortably in the back for ~30 min hops around town. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The back seat, if you could really call it that, leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe another 3 in. That being said it fits a car seat with my 6' frame in the front seat ahead of it, so it gets the job done. Once the top goes down the interior space seems adequate. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
I love my Beetle, but the rear seat legspace is not so good. For me its no problem at all, since normally only my wife and i drive the car, but when you normally have to drive with 4 adults, it can become crampy at the back. If the driver and front passenger are not that tall, the rear legspace is quite good. Even the headspace is ok. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
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