Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Buick Enclave Review

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Enclave packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Highlander Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

Drivetrain
The Highlander Hybrid and the Buick Enclave have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Buick Enclave. Torque equals pickup, and the Buick Enclave will have picked up and gone by the time the Highlander Hybrid finally gets moving. The Buick Enclave packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
The Buick Enclave will definitely prove handier than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. Towing is significantly more the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's forte than it is the Buick Enclave's.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Buick Enclave for a fill-up roughly as often as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Enclave, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Enclave.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Buick Enclave than the Toyota because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Buick compete for the same parking spaces. The Highlander Hybrid's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. However, the Buick Enclave is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Buick Enclave to the dealership as the Highlander Hybrid. The Enclave pales in comparison to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid as far as gas mileage. Regarding gas mileage, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Buick don't differ much. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't much pricier than the Buick Enclave as far as MSRP. The Toyota will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Buick Enclave. The Buick will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the Buick Enclave's.