2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Enclave (366 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Enclave | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 328 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |