2024 Buick
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 17 - 18 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 26 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 97.4 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 180 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 204.8 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.8 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 38.3 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 39.0 - 39.9 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 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.
Comfort
The Buick Enclave offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Subaru Forester.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Enclave and the Subaru Forester.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Enclave as you will with the Subaru Forester, 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 Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Buick Enclave is much wider than the Subaru Forester, 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 Subaru Forester.
Handling
The Buick Enclave has a significantly larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Enclave greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester.
Utility
The Buick Enclave offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Forester, 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 Subaru Forester.