Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
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 SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 118.9 in | -12.3 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 201.8 in | -21.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 79.0 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 72.2 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 4980 lb. | -655 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 62.0 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 57.4 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.4 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 57.0 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.5 | 67.5 ft3 | -41 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 116.2 ft3 | -61.9 ft3 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
2010 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review |
2010 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 |