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Buick Enclave vs. GMC Yukon Review

How the Buick Enclave stacks up against the GMC Yukon - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Buick Enclave
Price Range: $35,070 - $43,695
2010 GMC Yukon
Price Range: $37,705 - $55,995
Buick Enclave vs. GMC Yukon Review

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the GMC Yukon and the Buick Enclave quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The GMC's engine is substantially bigger than the Buick's. Keep in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Enclave could learn a lesson or two from the Yukon when it comes to pickup.

Utility
Neither the Buick Enclave nor the Yukon has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. Towing is considerably more the GMC Yukon's forte than it is the Buick's.

Convenience
The Enclave's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the GMC Yukon.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC Yukon offers a bit more head room than the Buick Enclave, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the GMC Yukon make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Buick Enclave.

Dimensions
The GMC is significantly more bulky than the Buick. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Yukon than the Buick Enclave because of its larger tank. The Enclave and the Yukon compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Buick is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Yukon. With respect to gas mileage, the Enclave is a bit better than the Yukon, but not by much. When it comes to MSRP, the Buick Enclave doesn't cost much less than the GMC Yukon.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Yukon isn't quite as generous as the Buick Enclave's.

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