Buick Enclave vs Cadillac XT5
Overview | |
Years produced2008-Present | Years produced2017-Present |
MSRP$46,400 | MSRP$44,195 |
Listings9630 | Listings9223 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryHeavily updated for the 2025 model year, the Enclave three-row crossover SUV enters 2026 unchanged. It shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, carving out its own niche with a greater emphasis on luxury and comfort than ruggedness and active-lifestyle pretensions. Verdict: The 2026 Buick Enclave finds a middle ground between standard three-row SUVs and their more expensive luxury-branded counterparts. While it's not particularly exciting to look at or drive, it gets the fundamentals right with a spacious cabin in all three rows, a large cargo capacity, high levels of comfort, and easy-to-use tech. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Cadillac XT5 offers plenty of the luxury experience for less money and fuss than some of its competitors. Even so, this SUV lacks the driving excitement and engagement that the Europeans offer, and it can’t match the style and tech of the Korean and Japanese brands. If it were our only choice, there’d be little to complain about, but when there are so many other great options in the same segment—including the Lincoln Nautilus, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Genesis GV70, and Porsche Macan—the Cadillac loses some of its shine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 328 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 328 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.9 cu ft | Cargo Space30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4537 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height71.0 in | Height66.1 in |
Length207.6 in | Length189.6 in |
Width87.9 in | Width74.9 in |
Wheelbase120.9 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload2086 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2008-Present | 2017-Present |
MSRP | $46,400 | $44,195 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Heavily updated for the 2025 model year, the Enclave three-row crossover SUV enters 2026 unchanged. It shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, carving out its own niche with a greater emphasis on luxury and comfort than ruggedness and active-lifestyle pretensions. Verdict: The 2026 Buick Enclave finds a middle ground between standard three-row SUVs and their more expensive luxury-branded counterparts. While it's not particularly exciting to look at or drive, it gets the fundamentals right with a spacious cabin in all three rows, a large cargo capacity, high levels of comfort, and easy-to-use tech. | The Cadillac XT5 offers plenty of the luxury experience for less money and fuss than some of its competitors. Even so, this SUV lacks the driving excitement and engagement that the Europeans offer, and it can’t match the style and tech of the Korean and Japanese brands. If it were our only choice, there’d be little to complain about, but when there are so many other great options in the same segment—including the Lincoln Nautilus, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Genesis GV70, and Porsche Macan—the Cadillac loses some of its shine. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 328 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 328 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.9 cu ft | 30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4537 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 71.0 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 189.6 in |
Width | 87.9 in | 74.9 in |
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 2086 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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