Buick Enclave vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · Ford Explorer
- Length201.9 in
- Height70.3 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,724 lb – 4,922 lb
- Width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in shorter (201.9 in vs 198.3 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 0.3 in taller (70.3 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 151 lb heavier (4,823 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 151 lb heavier (4,823 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in shorter (201.9 in vs 198.3 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 0.3 in taller (70.3 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Enclave | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.9 in | 198.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | — | — |
| Height | 70.3 in | 70.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,823 lb | 4,672 lb | 151 lb |
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