Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,006 mm | 5,128 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 2,007 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,146 kg | 2,233 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 83 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 843 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 660 L | -65 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 1,951 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 3,262 L | -1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
2017 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 |
2017 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Buick Enclave.