Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Buick Enclave | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 104.4 in | 14.5 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 182.2 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 70.0 in | 9 in |
Height | 72.2 in | 57.2 in | 15 in |
Curb Weight | 4780 lb. | 3157 lb. | 1623 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 55.2 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.1 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 53.6 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 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 | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.9 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 67.5 ft3 | 15.5 | 52 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 |
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 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
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