Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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 | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 3,071 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,080 mm | 5,189 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,966 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 1,977 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 72 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,585 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,648 mm | 1,567 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,715 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 955 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,552 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,316 mm | 1,232 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,003 mm | 851 mm | -850 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,235 L | 668 L | -667 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,676 L | 1,642 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,216 L | 2,764 L | 2 L |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2019 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 |
2019 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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