Buick Enclave vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length204.3 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase120.9 in
- Ground clearance7.7 in
- Curb weight4,359 lb – 4,685 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 6.0 in shorter (204.3 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.5 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 160 lb heavier (4,522 lb vs 4,362 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 160 lb heavier (4,522 lb vs 4,362 lb)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 117.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 6.0 in shorter (204.3 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.5 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Buick Enclave · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Enclave | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.3 in | 198.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 70.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 117.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,522 lb | 4,362 lb | 160 lb |
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