Volkswagen Atlas vs Buick Enclave Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Buick Enclave
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,336 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Buick Enclave width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 6.0 in shorter (198.3 in vs 204.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.5 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.1 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 120.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 22 lb heavier (4,419 lb vs 4,397 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 120.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 6.0 in shorter (198.3 in vs 204.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.5 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 22 lb heavier (4,419 lb vs 4,397 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.1 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Buick Enclave
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Atlas | Buick Enclave | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 204.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 78.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 120.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,419 lb | 4,397 lb | 22 lb |
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