Buick Enclave vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · Ford Explorer
- Length201.9 in
- Height70.3 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Curb weight4,724 lb – 4,922 lb
- Width79.0 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in shorter (201.9 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in taller (70.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 208 lb heavier (4,823 lb vs 4,616 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 208 lb heavier (4,823 lb vs 4,616 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in shorter (201.9 in vs 197.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in taller (70.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Buick Enclave · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Enclave | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.9 in | 197.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,823 lb | 4,616 lb | 208 lb |
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