Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Buick Enclave Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Buick to the dealership as the Dodge Durango Hybrid. The Dodge Durango Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Buick Enclave. The Dodge Durango Hybrid pales in comparison to the Buick Enclave in terms of gas mileage. As far as MSRP, the Dodge Durango Hybrid costs considerably more than the Buick Enclave.

Utility
Neither the Enclave nor the Dodge Durango Hybrid has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. Towing is significantly more the Dodge Durango Hybrid's forte than it is the Buick Enclave's.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Buick for a fill-up more often than the Dodge Durango Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge offers a bit more head room than the Buick Enclave, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Dodge Durango Hybrid offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Buick Enclave, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

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

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Dodge Durango Hybrid and the Buick Enclave likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Enclave's engine is tremendously smaller than the Dodge Durango Hybrid's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the Durango Hybrid will have picked up and gone by the time the Buick finally gets moving.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Durango Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the Buick Enclave's.