2025 Buick Enclave vs 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

$45,100 · Crossover

$34,800 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Buick Enclave strides in, an imposing figure at 207.6 inches long, promising smooth cruising dynamics with its potent 328 hp engine, suggesting refined comfort is the mission. Contrast that with the agile 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, a relative compact ready to stretch your dollar further, starting at a compelling $34,800 compared to the Enclave's $45,100. The Enclave boasts a significant advantage in motivation, delivering 326 lb-ft of torque versus the Santa Fe's 311 lb-ft, which translates to punchier acceleration potential. Despite the power difference, the Santa Fe edges out the competition slightly in efficiency, achieving 29 MPG highway to the Buick's 27 MPG highway, though both share a 23 MPG combined rating. While the Santa Fe offers a more efficient footprint at 190.2 inches, the larger Buick maximizes space with 22.9 cu ft of cargo volume, far exceeding the Santa Fe's 14.6 cu ft.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe wins for daily commuting due to its significantly lower starting MSRP of $34,800.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Buick Enclave

The 2025 Buick Enclave is the family favorite, offering substantially more utility with 22.9 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to 14.6 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Buick Enclave

Enthusiasts will gravitate toward the Enclave's superior engine output of 328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque.

💰 Best Value

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Santa Fe provides superior overall value by delivering 24 combined MPG and a $10,300 lower entry price.

Choose the Buick Enclave if...

You prioritize outright power, benefiting from 328 hp under the hood.
Maximum hauling capability is essential, given its segment-leading 22.9 cu ft of cargo capacity.
You prefer the commanding presence of a larger vehicle measuring 207.6 inches in length.

Choose the Hyundai Santa Fe if...

Budget is the primary constraint, as the Santa Fe saves you $10,300 with its $34,800 MSRP.
You seek marginally better efficiency, achieving 29 MPG on the highway.
You prefer a more nimble vehicle, as the Santa Fe is over 17 inches shorter than the Enclave.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Buick Enclave	Hyundai Santa Fe
Length	207.6"	190.2"
Width	79.6"	74.8"
Height	71.0"	67.7"
Wheelbase	120.9"	110.8"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	—
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	—
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Folding Headrests	✓	—
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Base Engine Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	328 hp @ 5500 rpm	277 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque	326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	20/27 MPG	20/29 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	23 MPG	24 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	388.0/523.8 mi.	354.0/513.3 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.4 gal.	17.7 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	—
Side View Camera	✓	—
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	✓	—
Leatherette Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Sun Sensor	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	—
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	—
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓
Single Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Infotainment Display	30.0 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	Bose	—
Speaker System	12	—
Subwoofer Count	1	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	—
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—

Power Feature

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
One-Touch Power Windows	4	1
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Front Head Room	42.6 in.	41.1 in.
Front Leg Room	44.3 in.	44.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	62.2 in.	59.5 in.
Front Hip Room	58.7 in.	56.5 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	—
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	6-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way

Rearseats

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Rear Head Room	40.0 in.	40.6 in.
Rear Leg Room	41.5 in.	42.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	62.1 in.	58.1 in.
Rear Hip Room	58.5 in.	54.9 in.
Folding Rear Seatback	✓	—
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	✓
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	20 in.	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	P255/55R20	235/60R18
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Size	—	18 x 7.5 in

Suspension

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Buick	Hyundai
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ 100000 mi.	7 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ unlimited mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Buick Enclave and 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe.

How much more powerful is the 2025 Buick Enclave than the 2026 Santa Fe?

The Buick Enclave holds a decisive power advantage, producing 328 hp compared to the Hyundai Santa Fe's 277 hp. This 51 hp difference means the Enclave will offer notably faster performance metrics, especially when accelerating with a full load.

Is the difference in price between these two models significant for buyers?

Yes, the difference is substantial; the 2025 Buick Enclave starts at $45,100, which is $10,300 more expensive than the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe's base price of $34,800.

Which crossover offers more room for passengers and gear?

The larger 2025 Buick Enclave is the clear winner for interior space, boasting 22.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The 2026 Santa Fe trails significantly in the rear with only 14.6 cubic feet available.

Do either of these vehicles require premium fuel?

No, based on the specifications provided, both the 2025 Buick Enclave and the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe use regular unleaded fuel, helping to keep running costs predictable.

Which vehicle provides better fuel economy on the highway?

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly more efficient on the open road, delivering 29 MPG on the highway, while the larger Buick Enclave achieves 27 MPG highway, although both share a 23 MPG combined rating.

Are these two vehicles dramatically different in physical size?

They are quite different in scale; the Enclave measures 207.6 inches long and 79.6 inches wide, making it feel much more substantial than the Santa Fe, which clocks in at 190.2 inches long and 74.8 inches wide.