Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 120.9 in | -25.8 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 204.3 in | -47.1 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 78.8 in | -7.5 in |
Height | 50.1 in | 69.9 in | -19.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2976 lb. | 4568 lb. | -1592 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.0 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 62.4 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.2 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.9 in | -39.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 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 | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -70.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.1 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -21.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2.1 | 58.0 ft3 | -55.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.4 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -92.2 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
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 |
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