The Buick Enclave vs Acura MDX

There are a number of vehicles on the market that fall under the popular class of mid-size SUV's. Two of the popular contenders were the Buick Enclave and the Acura MDX, which we are going to discuss in this comparison. Taking into consider various factors that landed each of these vehicles on the radar of interested shoppers, it becomes apparent that the Buick Enclave is in fact a more safe, comfortable option for SUV shoppers.

The Buick is a stylish, spacious and comfortable option that reflects its title of "luxury SUV." Breaking down the actual dimensions of the vehicle, it is clear that the Buick Enclave offers more space for both driver and passengers. The overall passenger volume of the Enclave measures out to 154 cu.ft., whereas the Acura is only 133 cu.ft. The Buick Enclave also boasts more space when it comes to front headroom, front shoulder room, rear headroom, and rear shoulder room, making for a more comfortable experience all around. The Buick Enclave also makes an incredible family vehicle or option for those seeking added cargo space. The maximum luggage volume of the Buick Enclave is an impressive 115.2 cu.ft., compared to 90.9 cu.ft of the Acura. While the Acura MDX only houses 19.9 cu.ft of interior cargo volume, the Buick Enclave has 23.3 cu.ft. These numbers become even more impressive when the seats in these vehicles are folded, resulting in 68.9 cu.ft of space in the Enclave but just 43.3 cu.ft. in the MDX.

The Buick Enclave also receives praise due to its long list of standard safety features that have earned it a perfect score of 5/5 stars when it comes to overall safety. One aspect that helps set it apart from the crowd, including its Acura competition, is the fact that it is home to the industry's first Front-Center Airbag. In the case of an accident, the airbag will deploy between the front seats which will help to decrease impact and prevent front seat passengers from colliding laterally. Other advanced technological features influence these favorable safety ratings. For example, available Side Blind Zone alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert technology will notify drivers when there is a vehicle in their blind spot, reducing the risk of an accident. Lane Departure Warning will also notify drivers via audio and visual alerts if their vehicle begins to exit their lane before a turn signal is activated, while Forward Collision Alert will keep drivers notified if they are approaching another vehicle too quickly.

The Buick Enclave is not only a spacious, comfortable vehicle but one that has its drivers and passenger's safety at the forefront of its design.