Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 241 Nm@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 2,259 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 83 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 937 mm | 8 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 | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 535 L | 133 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 1,911 L | 22.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L | 3,290 L | -2 L |
2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage 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 |