Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 5,126 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,259 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 83 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 945 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 843 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 535 L | -42 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,911 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 3,290 L | -1 L |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X 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 |