Ford Explorer vs Buick Enclave Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Buick Enclave

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

Side view
  • Length197.1 in
  • Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
  • Wheelbase112.6 in
  • Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,534 lb – 4,697 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • Buick Enclave width79.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in shorter (197.1 in vs 201.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in taller (70.7 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 208 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 4,823 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 208 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 4,823 lb)
  3. Length: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in shorter (197.1 in vs 201.9 in)
  4. Height: Ford Explorer is 0.4 in taller (70.7 in vs 70.3 in)
  5. Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExplorerFord Explorer is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Buick Enclave
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExplorerFord Explorer is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord ExplorerBased on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerBuick EnclaveDifference
Length197.1 in201.9 in4.8 in
Width78.9 in79.0 in0.1 in
Height70.7 in70.3 in0.4 in
Wheelbase112.6 in118.9 in6.3 in
Ground clearance8.0 in
Curb weight4,616 lb4,823 lb208 lb

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