Buick Enclave vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · Ford Explorer
- Length204.3 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase120.9 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,189 lb – 4,605 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.0 in shorter (204.3 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Buick Enclave is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (120.9 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: Ford Explorer is 275 lb heavier (4,397 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 275 lb heavier (4,397 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.0 in shorter (204.3 in vs 198.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Buick Enclave · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Enclave — Buick Enclave is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Enclave | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.3 in | 198.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 70.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 112.8 in | 8.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,397 lb | 4,672 lb | 275 lb |
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