At Station Buick GMC, we want Mansfield, Norton, and Attleboro, Massachusetts, shoppers to find an SUV that will serve them well for years and years! If you're in the market, you may want to compare the 2021 Buick Envision and Enclave.
Both carry the beauty of Buick. The difference comes largely
down to size, and we will help you understand which one will enhance your time
behind the wheel!
Which is bigger, the Buick Enclave or Envision?
As a compact SUV, the Buick Envision offers seating for five people. As a midsize SUV, the Buick Enclave is bigger than the Envision. It adds a third row of seats to make room for up to seven people, so it may serve larger families better.
The Enclave offers more cargo space than the Envision. If all the seats are up, the Envision does have a bit more cargo volume than the Enclave (because it has one less row of seats). In every other configuration, the Enclave carries more luggage or equipment.  Â
Buick Envision | Buick Enclave |
Cargo Space Behind 1st Row | |
52.7 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 |
Cargo Space Behind 2nd Row | |
25.2 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 |
Cargo Space Behind 3rd Row | |
N/A | 23.6 ft3 |
The Envision is ideal for young couples, small families, and empty nesters looking to downsize. If you have a large or growing family-or you need the rear seats for adults-the Enclave will likely offer more value. Â
Which can tow more, the Enclave or Envision?
With a more muscular engine, the Enclave can tow more than the Envision. A 3.6L V6 (310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque) allows the Buick Enclave to tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.
In the Buick Envision, a 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine (228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque) can tow up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped. They may be enough for a jet ski, but the Enclave can tow small boats and trailers too.
The flip side is that the smaller, lighter Envision earns better gas mileage. With up to an EPA-estimated 24 city and 31 highway MPG, it will take you farther on less fuel than the Enclave (up to 18 city and 26 highway MPG).
Envision vs Enclave: A shared yet subtle luxury
Buick positions its SUVs between mainstream and entry-level luxury brands. It's a master of creating affordable sport utility vehicles with a premium touch! In fact, the 2021 Envision and Enclave couldn't be better examples of that principle.
Entry-level luxury can be yours in these Buick SUVs, both of which offer:
- QuietTuning™ Technology to block unwanted road noise,
- A Buick infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen, and
- Available heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats!
One difference? The Envision offers a panoramic moonroof that sweeps over both rows of passengers. The Enclave makes a moonroof available as well, but it uses two separate glass panes rather than a panoramic design.
Which is better, the Buick Enclave or Envision?
The 2021 Buick Envision and Enclave are world-class SUVs, and Mansfield, Norton, and Attleboro, MA, shoppers will find a lot to love in both. To decide which is best for your drive, you may want to spend some time behind the wheel.
Schedule a test drive at Station Buick GMC and see these models in action today!