Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Buick Enclave Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Buick Enclave

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

Side view
  • Length198.3 in
  • Height70.0 in
  • Wheelbase112.8 in
  • Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • Buick Enclave width79.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in shorter (198.3 in vs 201.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.0 in)
  • Height: Buick Enclave is 0.3 in taller (70.0 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 151 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,823 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.6 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 118.9 in)
  3. Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 151 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,823 lb)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 3.6 in shorter (198.3 in vs 201.9 in)
  5. Height: Buick Enclave is 0.3 in taller (70.0 in vs 70.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Buick Enclave
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerBuick EnclaveDifference
Length198.3 in201.9 in3.6 in
Width78.9 in79.0 in0.1 in
Height70.0 in70.3 in0.3 in
Wheelbase112.8 in118.9 in6.1 in
Ground clearance8.1 in7.6 in0.5 in
Curb weight4,672 lb4,823 lb151 lb

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