2024 Buick Enclave vs. 2025 Mazda CX-50 Review

Picture of the 2024 Buick Enclave

2024 Buick
Enclave

MSRP*: $43,900 to $59,500
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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MPG - City 17 - 18 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.4 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 310 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 204.8 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 78.8 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 39.0 - 39.9 in
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 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
The Buick Enclave offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-50. 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 Mazda CX-50.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Enclave as you will with the Mazda CX-50, 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 Mazda CX-50, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Enclave is much wider than the Mazda CX-50, 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 Mazda CX-50.

Handling
The Buick Enclave has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-50, 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 Mazda CX-50.

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 Mazda CX-50.

Utility
The Buick Enclave offers greater seating capacity than the Mazda CX-50, 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 Mazda CX-50.