Buick Verano (2012) vs. Buick Enclave (2019) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Buick Verano and 2019 Buick Enclave specs.
2012 Buick Verano and 2019 Buick Enclave Specifications
| Model Year |
2012 |
2019 |
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| Model |
Buick Verano |
Buick Enclave |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
2,685 mm |
3,071 mm |
-1 mm |
| Length |
4,671 mm |
5,189 mm |
-1 mm |
| Width |
1,816 mm |
2,002 mm |
-1 mm |
| Height |
1,483 mm |
1,775 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,497 kg |
1,977 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
57 L |
72 L |
-15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
973 mm |
1,041 mm |
972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,400 mm |
1,585 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,364 mm |
1,501 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,069 mm |
1,046 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
960 mm |
1,013 mm |
959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,344 mm |
1,567 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,321 mm |
1,466 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
861 mm |
988 mm |
-127 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
0 mm |
955 mm |
-955 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
0 mm |
1,455 mm |
-1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 |
0 mm |
1,232 mm |
-1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
0 mm |
851 mm |
-851 mm |
| Total Legroom |
1,930 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,885 mm (over 3 rows) |
-1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
405 L |
668 L |
-263 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
14.3 |
1,642 L |
13.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
14.3 |
2,764 L |
12.3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2013 |
The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS).
The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths.
see full Buick Verano review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing.
see full Buick Verano review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Buick Enclave
| 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 |
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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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