Compare 2016 Buick Enclave vs 2016 Ford Flex

2016 Buick Enclave
2016 Ford Flex
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AWD 4-Door Leather
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Enclave AWD 4-Door Leather 15 22 $43,377 $45,660
Enclave AWD 4-Door Premium 15 22 $47,039 $49,515
Enclave FWD 4-Door Convenience 15 22 $37,111 $39,065
Enclave FWD 4-Door Leather 15 22 $41,477 $43,660
Enclave FWD 4-Door Premium 15 22 $45,139 $47,515
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4-Door Limited AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD 16 22 $38,067 $39,860
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/EcoBoost 15 21 $40,788 $42,710
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD 16 23 $36,204 $37,910
Flex 4-Door SE FWD 16 23 $28,670 $29,710
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD 16 22 $32,814 $34,360
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD 16 23 $30,951 $32,410
Pricing
Invoice Price
$43,377
$38,067
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$45,660
$39,860
Monthly Payment Estimate
$761 / month
$664 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
8.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The Enclave is a smooth, comfortable vehicle suitable for large families. The 2016 Ford Flex remains a singularly boxy and handsome SUV, with excellent interior room and safety scores.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 16 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 22 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
57.00 55
Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.60 58.4
Third Leg Room (in)
33.20 33.3
Second Head Room (in)
39.40 40.5
Third Hip Room (in)
48.30 41.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.30 58.1
Front Leg Room (in)
41.30 40.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
151.1 155.8
Third Head Room (in)
37.80 38.7
Front Hip Room (in)
57.20 55.5
Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.40 50.8
Second Leg Room (in)
36.80 44.3
Front Head Room (in)
40.40 41.8
Passenger Capacity
7 7
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
67.10 65.4
Wheelbase (in)
118.90 117.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
NA -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.00 75.9
Track Width, Front (in)
67.30 65.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.60 5.9
Length, Overall (in)
201.90 201.8
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
NA -
Height, Overall (in)
70.30 68
Liftover Height (in)
NA -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
68.9 43.2
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
50.2 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
NA -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
86.9 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
115.2 83.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
24.5 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
23.3 20
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
46.7 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
55.2 -
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 0.8 13
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.1 12.8
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 18.6
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.4 40.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
QUP NA
Front Tire Size
P255/60R19 P235/55HR19
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QUP NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/60R19 P235/55HR19
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
450 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
450 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4500 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4500 2000
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 2000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4922 4637
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 7.5 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 7.5 19 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.8 -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 175
Engine
Displacement
3.6L/217 3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 6300 287 @ 6500
Engine Type
Gas V6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
270 @ 3400 254 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
LLT 998
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 16
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
17 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 22
Transmission
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.84
Trans Type
6 6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 2.88
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 2.87
Trans Order Code
M7X 44J
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 3.65
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.41
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
.74 0.74
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 4.48
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Buick Enclave Ford Flex
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
H-Arm Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.4 9.8
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
--
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
--
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
--
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
--
Overall Side Crash Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating Driver
--
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
--
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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