Ford Explorer vs Buick Enclave Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Buick Enclave

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length193.4 in
  • Height71.9 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,632 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • Buick Enclave width79.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in shorter (193.4 in vs 201.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 5.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 79.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (71.9 in vs 69.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 334 lb heavier (4,546 lb vs 4,880 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 334 lb heavier (4,546 lb vs 4,880 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Explorer is 5.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 79.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 118.9 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 8.4 in shorter (193.4 in vs 201.8 in)
  5. Height: Ford Explorer is 2.3 in taller (71.9 in vs 69.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Buick Enclave
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 5.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerBuick EnclaveDifference
Length193.4 in201.8 in8.4 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in5.3 in
Height71.9 in69.6 in2.3 in
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in5.2 in
Curb weight4,546 lb4,880 lb334 lb

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