Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6000 305 Nm@2000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 5,126 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,618 kg | 2,168 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 83 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 991 mm | -46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 937 mm | 18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,458 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 535 L | -82 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 1,911 L | 15 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 3,290 L | 13 |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
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 |