Buick Enclave vs Ford Explorer

When you get an SUV, you're expecting lots of amazing power under the hood. With their standard engines, both the Buick Enclave and Ford Explorer live up to all expectations. For instance, the Buick Enclave comes with a standard 3.6L V6 engine.

On the other hand, the Ford Explorer has a standard 2.3L EcoBoost® 4-cylinder engine. Wondering how these engines compare? Let's look:

With slightly more standard horsepower, the Buick Enclave might be the better choice for those who want a standard engine that stands out.

These two SUVs offer similar capabilities. For instance, the Buick has an available intelligent All-Wheel Drive system, and the Ford Explorer has a similar optional Intelligent 4-Wheel Drive system.

When you're heading out on road trips, you might also be interested in how much fuel your SUV can hold. The Buick Enclave has a fuel capacity of up to 21.7 gallons on the top trim and 19.4 gallons on other trims.

As for the Ford Explorer, you'll find a fuel capacity of 17.9 gallons on the base trim and up to 20.2 gallons on other trims. This is less than what the Buick can hold.

No matter how long your drive is, you'll want top-notch technology to spruce up the ride. With the Ford Explorer, you'll find the standard SYNC® 3 infotainment system, which comes with an 8-inch touchscreen. In addition, you'll find Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® compatibility.

As for the Buick Enclave, you'll find the standard Buick Infotainment System with a similar 8-inch touchscreen. However, this SUV has standard wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® compatibility, making it easier than ever to connect your phone.

Additionally, your Buick also comes with wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi® hotspot. These features will be beneficial when you’re out on the open road for miles. The wireless charger allows you to keep your device charged in between bouts of in-cabin internet surfing!

While the Ford has a standard Wi-Fi® hotspot, wireless phone charging isn't standard.

With three rows of seating in each, these SUVs have enough room for the whole family, and then some. Whether you're driving with two passengers, five passengers, or by yourself, you'll find plenty of room to stretch out and get comfortable. In fact, both come standard with tri-zone automatic climate control systems as well.

In addition, the Buick Enclave has amenities, like:

While the Ford Explorer has heated front seats available, they aren't standard. For standard heated seats, you'll want to stick to the Buick.

Additionally, you'll find these dimensions:

If you have passengers in the third row, you'll want to go with the Buick. That's because the third row has 33.5 inches of legroom and 48.5 inches of hip room. In comparison, the Ford Explorer has just 32.2 inches of legroom and 40.9 inches of hip room in the third row.