Spec Sizes

Buick Enclave vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length201.8 in
  • Height72.2 in
  • Wheelbase118.9 in
  • Curb weight4,780 lb – 4,985 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.0 in
  • Ford Explorer width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 193.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 5.3 in narrower (79.0 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 0.6 in taller (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 297 lb heavier (4,883 lb vs 4,586 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Ford Explorer is 5.3 in narrower (79.0 in vs 73.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 297 lb heavier (4,883 lb vs 4,586 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 113.7 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 193.4 in)
  5. Height: Ford Explorer is 0.6 in taller (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Buick Enclave · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 5.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecBuick EnclaveFord ExplorerDifference
Length201.8 in193.4 in8.4 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in5.3 in
Height72.2 in72.8 in0.6 in
Wheelbase118.9 in113.7 in5.2 in
Curb weight4,883 lb4,586 lb297 lb

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