Buick Enclave vs Kia Carnival Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · Kia Carnival
- Length204.3 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase120.9 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,189 lb – 4,605 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Kia Carnival width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Carnival is 1.3 in shorter (204.3 in vs 203.0 in)
- Width: Kia Carnival is 0.3 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 0.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 121.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Enclave has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 155 lb heavier (4,397 lb vs 4,552 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Enclave has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 155 lb heavier (4,397 lb vs 4,552 lb)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 0.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 121.7 in)
- Length: Kia Carnival is 1.3 in shorter (204.3 in vs 203.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Carnival — Kia Carnival is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Buick Enclave · garage fit for Kia Carnival
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Carnival — Kia Carnival is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Enclave — Buick Enclave has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Carnival — Based on length × width (Kia Carnival)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Enclave | Kia Carnival | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.3 in | 203.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 121.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 6.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,397 lb | 4,552 lb | 155 lb |
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