Acadia vs. Enclave

If you’re in the market for a mid-sized SUV, the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave offer two great options worth considering. With strong engines, a decent amount of cargo space, and three rows of seating, there’s a lot to like about both these vehicles. Our auto experts here at Koons Woodbridge Buick GMC put together a comparison to help you decide whether the Acadia or Enclave is your best choice.

Engine and Performance

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The Acadia’s base engine is a turbocharged four-cylinder unit capable of putting out 228 horsepower. For those of you looking for a touch more power for highway driving, you can upgrade to a V-6 that puts out 310 horsepower.

The only engine available with the Enclave is a 3.6-liter V-6 that churns out 310 horsepower. Both the Acadia and Enclave are available with all-wheel drive, making them a good choice if you plan on tackling rough terrain.

The Acadia has a slight edge over the Enclave when it comes to fuel economy, but the Enclave’s mpg numbers are still good for the class. In its base engine, the Acadia manages 22 mpg on city roads and 29 mpg on the highway. The larger V-6 under the hood is good for 19 mpg on city roads and 27 mpg on the highway. As for the Enclave, its numbers are 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

On the other hand, the Enclave outperforms the Acadia with its towing capacity. Buick’s mid-sized SUV can pull up to 5,000 pounds when it’s properly equipped, more than the 4,000 pounds that the Acadia can cope with.

Seating and Cargo

Inside the cabin, both the Acadia and Enclave have three rows of seats for up to seven people. The Enclave seats seven with second-row captain’s chairs, while the Acadia offers seven seats if you opt for a second-row bench seat. With second-row captain’s chairs, the Acadia’s capacity drops to six people.

The Enclave offers you slightly more cargo storage than the Acadia. Behind the third row, you’ll find 23 cubic feet of storage space in the Enclave, compared to about 12 cubic feet in the Acadia. The Enclave also has more overall cargo-carrying capacity. With the two rear rows folded flat, the Enclave boasts around 97 cubic feet of space, while the Acadia has 79 cubic feet.

Infotainment Tech

Whether you opt for the Acadia or Enclave, you’ll be getting an SUV with a strong selection of infotainment features. Both vehicles have an 8-inch infotainment screen and six-speaker stereo in their base setup. Other features include a wireless hot spot so you can stay connected wherever you are, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to link your phone with your infotainment system, and BlueTooth connectivity.

Both the Enclave and Acadia offer similar optional infotainment add-ons, such as premium stereos and a navigation system. In the Acadia, you can have a rear-seat infotainment system, which gives your kids or anyone else riding in the back their own infotainment screen to watch their favorite shows.

Driver Safety

Both the Acadia and Enclave also offer a broad suite of safety features to help you and your passengers avoid accidents while you’re on the road. They feature forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking in their base safety packages. When you hit the highway, the lane keep assist and lane departure warning systems make your job behind the wheel a lot easier.

If you’re maneuvering your Enclave or Acadia into a tight parking spot, you can rely on the standard front and rear parking sensors to guide you. The rear cross traffic alert also comes in handy if you’re reversing out of a parking spot and need to be alerted to oncoming traffic.

Another popular feature available with both vehicles is the Teen Driver mode. This setting allows you to place restrictions on how your Acadia or Enclave is used. For instance, you can put a limit on how loud the car stereo can be turned up or restrict the speed limit.

There are a couple optional safety features worth mentioning for both vehicles. One is adaptive cruise control, which can adjust your speed on the highway to help you maintain an appropriate distance from other drivers ahead of you. The other is the surround-view parking camera. The camera provides you with an aerial view of your vehicle while you’re parking, allowing you to check for hazards from any angle.

Trims

There are four trims to choose from if you’re buying the Acadia: SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali. The base trim is very well equipped. However, if you plan on hitting the trails, the AT4 trim is the one to go for. It has standard all-wheel drive and an off-road-tuned suspension. Hill descent control and premium cloth upholstery round out its features.

The range-topping Denali is a great choice if you want maximum luxury in your cabin. It adds leather upholstery, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.

The Enclave is available in three trims: Essence, Premium, and Avenir. The Premium trim gets ventilated and massaging front seats, the surround-view parking camera, and heated rear seats.

If you really want to ride in style, nothing can beat the Avenir’s 20-inch wheels. You’ll also get a sunroof and the option to upgrade to an adaptive suspension with the Avenir trim.

Find Your 2022 Acadia or Enclave at Koons Woodbridge Buick GMC

We hope that our comparison of the GMC Acadia and Buick enclave has helped you decide which mid-sized SUV is right for you. Whichever decision you make, both of these vehicles offer many exciting features for you to enjoy. Take a browse through our inventory to see our current range of Acadias and Enclaves in our Woodbridge showroom. You can also reach out to our finance department to learn about the competitive auto financing and leasing options we’ve got on offer.

If you still have questions about either vehicle, don’t hesitate to contact our auto experts. Here at Koons Woodbridge Buick GMC, we’d be delighted to help you get behind the wheel of your next dream ride.
 

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