2025 Buick Enclave vs. 2025 Honda HR-V Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Enclave

2025 Buick
Enclave

MSRP*: $45,000 to $58,000
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2025 Honda HR-V

2025 Honda
HR-V

MSRP*: $25,400 to $31,000
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City 19 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 30 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 55.1 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 158 hp
Exterior Length 207.6 in 179.8 in
Exterior Width 79.6 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Head Room Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 in
Front 38.4 - 39.4 in
Rear 38.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Buick Enclave than in the Honda HR-V. The Buick Enclave will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda HR-V.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Enclave as you will with the Honda HR-V, 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 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda HR-V, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Enclave is much wider than the Honda HR-V, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Buick Enclave, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Honda HR-V.

Handling
The Buick Enclave has a larger turning radius than the Honda HR-V, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Enclave greatly out-muscles the Honda HR-V.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Enclave does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda HR-V.

Utility
The Buick Enclave offers greater seating capacity than the Honda HR-V, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Buick Enclave, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Honda HR-V.