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Kia Forte (2018) vs. Buick Enclave (2019) Specs

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2018 Kia Forte and 2019 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year 2018 2019  
Model Kia Forte Buick Enclave  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
266 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 120.9 in -14.6 in
Length 171.3 in 204.3 in -33 in
Width 70.1 in 78.8 in -8.7 in
Height 57.1 in 69.9 in -12.8 in
Curb Weight 3031 lb. 4359 lb. -1328 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 19.0 gal. -5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 41.0 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 62.4 in -6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 59.1 in -5.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.2 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.7 in 39.9 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 61.7 in -6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.1 in 57.7 in -4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.9 in 38.9 in -3 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.6 in -37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.3 in -57.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.5 in -48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.5 in -33.5 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 113.6 in (over 3 rows) -35.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.2 ft3 23.6 ft3 -0.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 23.2 58.0 ft3 -34.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 56.4 ft3 97.6 ft3 -41.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte

2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2019 I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Buick Enclave

2019 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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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