Kia Carnival vs Buick Enclave Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Carnival · Buick Enclave
- Length203.0 in
- Height68.5 in – 69.9 in
- Wheelbase121.7 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight4,376 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Buick Enclave width78.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Carnival is 1.8 in shorter (203.0 in vs 204.8 in)
- Width: Kia Carnival is 0.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.7 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 0.7 in taller (69.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 120.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Enclave has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 30 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 4,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Enclave has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 7.5 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 0.7 in taller (69.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Length: Kia Carnival is 1.8 in shorter (203.0 in vs 204.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 120.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 30 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 4,522 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Carnival — Kia Carnival is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Carnival · garage fit for Buick Enclave
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Carnival — Kia Carnival is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Enclave — Buick Enclave has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Carnival — Based on length × width (Kia Carnival)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Carnival | Buick Enclave | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.0 in | 204.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 69.2 in | 69.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 120.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 7.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,552 lb | 4,522 lb | 30 lb |
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