Buick Enclave vs. Nissan Pathfinder Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Pathfinder and the Buick Enclave most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Buick Enclave's engine is a tad smaller than the Pathfinder's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Nissan isn't much more powerful than the Buick Enclave.

Utility
The Buick will definitely prove more convenient than the Nissan Pathfinder for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Nissan Pathfinder outpulls the Buick Enclave by a massive margin.

Convenience
The Nissan Pathfinder's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Enclave.

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

Dimensions
The Nissan Pathfinder's tank is approximately the same size as the Buick Enclave's, though the Buick Enclave's is somewhat bigger. The Pathfinder and the Buick Enclave 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. It costs approximately the same to get the Buick to the dealership as the Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan will tax your gas budget significantly more than the Buick Enclave will. The Buick Enclave will save you money at the pump compared to the Nissan Pathfinder. The Buick Enclave isn't much costlier than the Nissan Pathfinder in terms of MSRP.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Nissan Pathfinder isn't quite as generous as the Buick Enclave's.