Cadillac Escalade vs Buick Enclave
Overview | |
MSRP$91,100 | MSRP$46,400 |
Listings382 | Listings1121 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space22.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight5860 lbs | Curb Weight4537 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height71.0 in |
Length211.9 in | Length207.6 in |
Width81.1 in | Width87.9 in |
Wheelbase120.9 in | Wheelbase120.9 in |
Maximum Payload1570 lbs | Maximum Payload1636 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $91,100 | $46,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 22.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5860 lbs | 4537 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 71.0 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 207.6 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 87.9 in |
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 120.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1570 lbs | 1636 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |

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