Head-to-head
2027 Buick Enclave vs 2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The Buick Enclave edges it, 95.1 to 92.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on price.
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2027 Buick Enclave
The 2027 Buick Enclave is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Enclave FWD, is EPA-rated at 22 m…
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A2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Buick Enclave
Slight edgeThe Buick Enclave edges it, 95.1 to 92.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on price.
Safety 2027 Buick Enclave leads by 25
Price 2027 Chevrolet Traverse leads by 16
| Category · weight | 2027 Buick Enclaveoverall 95.1 | 2027 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 92.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 84 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 95.1 | 92.3 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Buick Enclave: base trim Preferred FWD · Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Buick Enclave wins
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 0.
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse answers
- It starts $7,795 lower ($40,800 against $48,595 base MSRP).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- The same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year).
- 22 combined.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
40 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $48,595 | $40,800 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo engine | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | Dual Overhead Camshaft | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 328 hp | — |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | — |
| Overall height | 71 in | — |
| Overall length | 208 in | — |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 97.5 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 57.1 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.9 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 157 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.6 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 41.5 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,537 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,537 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,160 lbs | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/55R20 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.4 gal | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | OnStar | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62.2 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 62.1 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.8 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
191 features · differences first, then sharedSafety41 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| HD Surround Vision | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Driver Attention Assist | opt | — |
| 4-wheel antilock disc brakes | std | — |
| Automatic Occupant Sensing display | std | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist | std | — |
| Brake lining wear indicator | std | — |
| Brake, parking, electronic | std | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Electronic traction control | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | opt | — |
| Following Distance Indicator | std | — |
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | std | — |
| IntelliBeam | std | — |
| Interior Camera | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| LATCH System | std | — |
| LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert | std | — |
| Passenger Sensing System | std | — |
| Rear child security door locks | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Remote panic alarm | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Seat belt indicator, 2nd row | std | — |
| Seat belt indicator, 3rd row | std | — |
| Seat belts, 3-point driver and front passenger, height-adjustable | std | — |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control | std | — |
| Super Cruise ® Package | opt | — |
| Super Cruise driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Theft-deterrent system | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | std | — |
Infotainment24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable | std | — |
| 1-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One | opt | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One (Standalone) | opt | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| 3-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| 5G vehicle connectivity | std | — |
| Bose premium audio system | std | — |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus. | opt | — |
| Display, 30" diagonal LCD screen | std | — |
| Front USB ports | std | — |
| OnStar ® services capable | std | — |
| OnStar Basics (OnStar Fleet Basics for Fleet) | std | — |
| OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) | opt | — |
| Rear USB ports | std | — |
| Removes 3 Years of OnStar One and 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise upgrade for suitably equipped/eligible vehicles | opt | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | std | — |
| Steering-wheel mounted controls | std | — |
| Ultrawide 30" diagonal premium display with Google built-in compatibility | std | — |
| USB ports | std | — |
| Vehicle health management | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charging | std | — |
| Wireless phone projection | std | — |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 110-volt power outlet | opt | — |
| AutoSense power liftgate | std | — |
| Door locks, power programmable | std | — |
| Key card | std | — |
| Keyless Open and Start | std | — |
| Keyless Start | std | — |
| Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down | std | — |
| Remote Start | std | — |
| Universal Home Remote | opt | — |
Climate7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-zone automatic climate control | std | — |
| Air conditioning, refrigerant | std | — |
| Air filter, odor, pollutant and fine dust | std | — |
| Heater, electric, heating/defroster | std | — |
| Interior humidity sensor | std | — |
| Rear climate controls | std | — |
| Sensor, air quality indicator | std | — |
Seating16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver seat adjuster | std | — |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Memory settings | opt | — |
| Seat adjuster, driver 4-way power lumbar adjustment | std | — |
| 2-way adjustable front head restraints | std | — |
| 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster | std | — |
| 7-passenger seating | std | — |
| Ebony with Sky Cool Gray and Ebony interior accents, Leatherette seat trim | opt | — |
| Front bucket seats | std | — |
| Headrest, third row, center | std | — |
| Leatherette seat trim | std | — |
| Manual 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat | std | — |
| One-Touch Flat Folding and Sliding Second Row Seat | opt | — |
| Power 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat | opt | — |
| Sandstone with Ebony interior accents, Leatherette seat trim | opt | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way power lumbar adjustment | std | — |
Interior33 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Rear Camera Mirror with washer | opt | — |
| Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror | std | — |
| 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation, driveline | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation, engine noise | std | — |
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors | std | — |
| Driver Information Center | std | — |
| Engine oil indicator | std | — |
| First and second row all-weather floor liners | opt | — |
| Floor Liner Package | opt | — |
| Front and rear sill plates | std | — |
| Front carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Glovebox, passenger-side of instrument panel | std | — |
| Head-Up Display | opt | — |
| Hit the Road Package | opt | — |
| Illuminated front door sill plates | opt | — |
| Illumination Package | opt | — |
| Instrumentation | std | — |
| MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Power Package | opt | — |
| Powertrain/Drivetrain limited warranty | std | — |
| QuietTuning ™ | std | — |
| Rear carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Roadside Assistance Program | std | — |
| Rust Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Static Ambient interior lighting | std | — |
| Technology Package | std | — |
| Third row all-weather floor liner | opt | — |
| Wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Steering column, tilt and telescopic, manual | std | — |
| Front carpeted floor mats | std | — |
Exterior33 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 18" spare steel wheel | std | — |
| 20" alloy wheels with Medium Android finish | std | — |
| 22" all-season blackwall tires | opt | — |
| 22" alloy PVD Bright Chrome wheels | opt | — |
| 22" High Gloss Black wheels | opt | — |
| 22" transit steel wheel | opt | — |
| Acoustic laminated glass | std | — |
| Automatic on/off headlamps | std | — |
| Black lug nut and wheel lock kit | opt | — |
| Black molded assist steps | opt | — |
| Black wheel lug nuts | opt | — |
| Body-color door handles | std | — |
| Bright wheel locks | opt | — |
| Brushed aluminum roof-mounted side rails | std | — |
| Exhaust, dual-outlet stainless-steel | std | — |
| Front license plate bracket | opt | — |
| Glass, deep-tinted | std | — |
| Headlamps, base | std | — |
| Heated wiper park | opt | — |
| Heated, power, driver-side auto-dimming, power-folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| Hood Insulator | std | — |
| LED headlamps | std | — |
| Mechanical jack with tools | std | — |
| Puddle lamps with Buick Tri-shield | opt | — |
| Rear Camera Washer | std | — |
| Roof rack cross rails | opt | — |
| Solar-absorbing windows, rear side | std | — |
| Spoiler, rear | std | — |
| Tires, P255/55R20 all-season blackwall | std | — |
| Wiper, rear intermittent with washer | std | — |
| Wipers, front intermittent | std | — |
| Defogger, rear-window electric | std | — |
| Tire, compact spare, T135/70R18, blackwall | std | — |
Powertrain17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive | std | — |
| 2.5L Turbo engine | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Alternator, 220 amps | std | — |
| Automatic Stop/Start | std | — |
| E10 Fuel capable | std | — |
| Electronic Transmission Range Selection | std | — |
| Emissions override, California | opt | — |
| Emissions override, Federal | opt | — |
| Emissions override, state-specific | opt | — |
| Emissions, California state requirements | opt | — |
| Emissions, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington state requirements | opt | — |
| Emissions, Federal requirements | opt | — |
| Engine block heater | opt | — |
| Engine control, stop-start system override | std | — |
| GVWR, 6160 lbs. (2800 kg) | std | — |
| Heavy-duty cooling system | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance suspension | std | — |
Cargo10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| All-weather rear cargo mat | opt | — |
| Cargo Package | opt | — |
| Cargo shelf with dividers | opt | — |
| Hitch Guidance | std | — |
| Hitch View | std | — |
| Integrated cargo liner | opt | — |
| Rear cargo area covered storage | std | — |
| Retractable cargo shade | opt | — |
| Trailering Package | std | — |
| Vertical cargo net | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBuick Enclave
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Traverse
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $48,595 (base trim) | $40,800 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $48,595 – $67,295 6 trims | $40,800 – $56,100 4 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Enclave FWD | Traverse FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Buick Enclave or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Buick Enclave edges it, 95.1 to 92.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Buick Enclave scores 95.1 and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse 92.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Buick Enclave or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse starts lower — $40,800 against $48,595, a gap of $7,795 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Buick Enclave or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
2027 Buick Enclave: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Traverse: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Buick Enclave and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
Where the 2027 Buick Enclave wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 0. Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse answers: it starts $7,795 lower ($40,800 against $48,595 base MSRP). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100, the same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year), and 22 combined.