Mazda CX-9 vs. Buick Enclave Review

Handling
The Buick Enclave and the CX-9 have about comparable tires. With their similar turning radii, the Mazda CX-9 and the Enclave definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Buick's engine isn't much more massive than the Mazda CX-9's. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Buick Enclave isn't much more powerful than the Mazda CX-9. The Mazda CX-9 has no lessons to learn when it comes to torque from the Enclave.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Buick Enclave over the Mazda CX-9. There's no clear winner between the Enclave and the CX-9 as far as transporting cargo. The Buick Enclave outpulls the Mazda by a large margin.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Buick offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mazda CX-9 make it quite a bit roomier for your passengers than the Buick Enclave.

Dimensions
The Enclave is slightly heavier than the Mazda CX-9. The Mazda CX-9's tank is about the same size as the Buick Enclave's, though the Buick Enclave's is a little bigger. The Mazda CX-9 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. The Mazda CX-9 is markedly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Buick Enclave. The Buick isn't much more expensive than the Mazda CX-9 in terms of MSRP.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Mazda CX-9 isn't quite as generous as the Buick Enclave's.