Buick Enclave vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · Ford Explorer
- Length204.8 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase120.9 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight4,359 lb – 4,685 lb
- Width78.7 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.0 in shorter (204.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Buick Enclave is 0.2 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 189 lb heavier (4,522 lb vs 4,711 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 189 lb heavier (4,522 lb vs 4,711 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.0 in shorter (204.8 in vs 198.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 119.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.2 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 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Enclave | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.8 in | 198.8 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 78.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 70.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 119.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,522 lb | 4,711 lb | 189 lb |
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