Buick Enclave vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Overview | |
MSRP$46,400 | MSRP$30,805 |
Listings1051 | Listings4579 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryHeavily updated for the 2025 model year, the Enclave three-row crossover SUV enters 2026 unchanged. It shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, carving out its own niche with a greater emphasis on luxury and comfort than ruggedness and active-lifestyle pretensions. Verdict: The 2026 Buick Enclave finds a middle ground between standard three-row SUVs and their more expensive luxury-branded counterparts. While it's not particularly exciting to look at or drive, it gets the fundamentals right with a spacious cabin in all three rows, a large cargo capacity, high levels of comfort, and easy-to-use tech. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 328 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower201 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 328 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Torque326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque207 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower201 hp @ 4400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.9 cu ft | Cargo Space33.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4537 lbs | Curb Weight3563 lbs |
Height71.0 in | Height66.1 in |
Length207.6 in | Length184.4 in |
Width87.9 in | Width84.7 in |
Wheelbase120.9 in | Wheelbase109.9 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload959 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $46,400 | $30,805 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Heavily updated for the 2025 model year, the Enclave three-row crossover SUV enters 2026 unchanged. It shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, carving out its own niche with a greater emphasis on luxury and comfort than ruggedness and active-lifestyle pretensions. Verdict: The 2026 Buick Enclave finds a middle ground between standard three-row SUVs and their more expensive luxury-branded counterparts. While it's not particularly exciting to look at or drive, it gets the fundamentals right with a spacious cabin in all three rows, a large cargo capacity, high levels of comfort, and easy-to-use tech. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 328 hp I4 | 2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm | 201 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 328 hp I4 | 2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Torque | 326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 207 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm | 201 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.9 cu ft | 33.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4537 lbs | 3563 lbs |
Height | 71.0 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 184.4 in |
Width | 87.9 in | 84.7 in |
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 109.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 959 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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