2024 Buick Enclave vs. 2024 Ford Explorer Review

Picture of the 2024 Buick Enclave

2024 Buick
Enclave

MSRP*: $43,900 to $59,500
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Picture of the 2024 Ford Explorer

2024 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $36,860 to $56,770
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MPG - City 17 - 18 MPG 18 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG 22 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 97.4 ft3 87.8 ft3
Engine
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 310 hp 300 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 - 5,600 lbs
Exterior Length 204.8 in 198.8 in
Exterior Width 78.8 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in
Head Room Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 39.0 - 39.9 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 40.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Buick Enclave than the Ford Explorer. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Enclave and the Ford Explorer.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Enclave as you will with the Ford Explorer, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Buick Enclave is somewhat more expensive than the Ford Explorer.

Dimensions
The Buick Enclave is about the same width as the Ford Explorer. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Buick Enclave, which is slightly longer than the Ford Explorer.

Performance
The Buick Enclave has a little more horsepower than the Ford Explorer.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Buick Enclave doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Ford Explorer.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Enclave and the Ford Explorer. The Buick Enclave has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Ford Explorer.