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Toyota Highlander (2009) vs. Buick Enclave (2019) Specs

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2009 Toyota Highlander and 2019 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year 2009 2019  
Model Toyota Highlander Buick Enclave  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
266 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 120.9 in -11.1 in
Length 188.4 in 204.3 in -15.9 in
Width 75.2 in 78.8 in -3.6 in
Height 68.1 in 69.9 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 4178 lb. 4568 lb. -390 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 19.0 gal. 0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 62.4 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 59.1 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 41.2 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.9 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 61.7 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 57.7 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.9 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 37.6 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 57.3 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 48.5 in -6.2 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 33.5 in -4.3 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 113.6 in (over 3 rows) -2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 23.6 ft3 -13.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 58.0 ft3 -15.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 97.6 ft3 -2.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

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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