2026 Buick Enclave vs. 2026 Chevrolet Traverse Review

Picture of the 2026 Buick Enclave

2026 Buick
Enclave

MSRP*: $46,200 to $59,600
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Picture of the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse

2026 Chevrolet
Traverse

MSRP*: $40,800 to $57,400
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MPG - City 19 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 97.6 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 328 hp
Exterior Length 207.6 in 204.5 - 204.7 in
Exterior Width 79.6 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 in
Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Buick Enclave offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Chevrolet Traverse, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Enclave and the Chevrolet Traverse.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Enclave as you will with the Chevrolet Traverse, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Buick Enclave will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Chevrolet Traverse.

Dimensions
The Buick Enclave is about the same width as the Chevrolet Traverse. When looking at overall length, the Buick Enclave takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Chevrolet Traverse.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Buick Enclave and the Chevrolet Traverse.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Buick Enclave and the Chevrolet Traverse are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Enclave and the Chevrolet Traverse. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Buick Enclave as you will in the Chevrolet Traverse.