Ford Explorer vs Buick Enclave Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Buick Enclave
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Buick Enclave width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.0 in shorter (198.3 in vs 204.3 in)
- Width: Buick Enclave is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 120.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 275 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,397 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 120.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 275 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,397 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.6 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.0 in shorter (198.3 in vs 204.3 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Buick Enclave
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Enclave — Buick Enclave 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
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Buick Enclave | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 204.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 120.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | 4,397 lb | 275 lb |
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