Nissan Xterra vs Buick Enclave Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Buick Enclave
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Buick Enclave width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 23.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 6.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 2.4 in taller (74.9 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 600 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,880 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 600 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 4,880 lb)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 23.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 201.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 118.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 6.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 2.4 in taller (74.9 in vs 72.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 23.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Buick Enclave
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 6.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Buick Enclave | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 201.8 in | 23.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 79.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 72.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.9 in | 12.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 4,880 lb | 600 lb |
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