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2006 Ford Explorer and 2018 Buick Enclave Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Buick Enclave | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | 4WD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 3,071 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,912 mm | 5,189 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 2,072 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 72 L | 13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,585 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,013 mm | 982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,567 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 988 mm | -51 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 955 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,232 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 851 mm | 35 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 668 L | -283 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,642 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,764 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Explorer
| 2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Buick Enclave
| 2018 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 | |
| 2018 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Buick Enclave
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