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Ford Escape (2009) vs. Buick Enclave (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Buick Enclave specs.

2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model Ford Escape Buick Enclave  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
179 kW@6550
302 Nm@4300
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
215 kW@6300
366 Nm@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 3,020 mm -1 mm
Length 4,437 mm 5,126 mm -1 mm
Width 1,806 mm 2,007 mm -1 mm
Height 1,720 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,601 kg 2,261 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 83 L -21 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,438 mm 1,575 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,354 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 991 mm 5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,560 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,247 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 904 mm 937 mm -33 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 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 827 L 535 L 292 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 29.2 1,911 L 28.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,877 L 3,290 L -2 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape

2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Buick Enclave

2009 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Better than most see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review
 
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