Comparison - Buick Enclave Avenir 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 2022

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Average Price: 
$
56,000
Updated: 
04 Aug 2019
$
38,615
Updated: 
21 May 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
22.00gals
15.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Dark Slate Metallic
#576e74
Ebony Twilight Metallic
#1c2427
Satin Steel Metallic
#9ba0ab
Rich Garnet Metallic
#F3F3F3
White Frost Tricoat
#FAFAFA
Color: 
Atlantic Blue Metallic
#1C223E
Platinum Gray Metallic
#5F6368
Deep Black Pearl
#1E1E1E
Opal White
#F5F5F5

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

No significant changes for 2021.

Pros
Generous cargo and passenger room
Quiet and smooth ride
Plenty of standard features
Lots of device charging solutions

Cons
Many advanced safety features only available on top trim levels
Pricier than non-luxury rivals, but cabin materials aren't much nicer
Thirstier than V6-powered competitors

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2021 Buick Enclave is the smoother, smothering three-row crossover in GM’s stable.

Pros
Great look
Comfortable ride
Good touchscreen
Handsome interior

Cons
Automatic braking not available on all models
Limited body colors on base version
Spendy Avenir
Not very fuel-efficient

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Buick's three-row family SUV rolls over to 2021 with only a few tweaks. Premium and Avenir models now come standard with power-adjustable lumbar support for the front seats and a massage feature, while the air ionizer is no longer available. Those two top models also receive a formerly optional package of driver-assistance features—including automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist—as standard.

Pros
Upscale exterior styling,
plenty of tech features are standard,
large cargo bay.

Cons
Down-market interior materials,
no standard driver-assists on lower trims,
V-6 engine isn't particularly efficient.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Spacious cabin
Wireless smartphone connectivity
Digital gauge cluster
Minimalistic styling
Large windows and good outward vision

Cons
Vague steering
Climate touch controls
Small third row
Small 6.5-inch standard touchscreen

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Premium cabin
Large cargo hold
Composed ride and handling

Cons
Sluggish acceleration
Finicky infotainment controls

By: 
usnews.com

Volkswagen has given its compact SUV a handsome styling refresh for 2022 to help it look at home alongside the restyled Atlas and new Atlas Cross Sport mid-size SUVs. New LED headlamps, revised grille and bumpers, and new wheel designs give the 2022 Tiguan a more modern appearance. The Tiguan's cabin receives updates as well, in the form of a new steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. Heated seats and a digital gauge display are now standard across the lineup.

Pros
Sporty handling,
spacious cabin,
available third row of seats.

Cons
Average acceleration,
firm seats,
underwhelming interior trimmings.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
17.00mpg
21.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
25.00mpg
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.60L
2.00L
Torque: 
266ft-lbs
at 2 800rpm
221ft-lbs
at 1 900rpm
Horsepower: 
310hp
at 6 800rpm
184hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.00Feet
37.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
keyless ignition
manual rear seat easy entry
Sun sensor
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
heated steering wheel
leather and wood steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
204.30in
186.10in
Width: 
78.80in
72.40in
Height: 
69.90in
66.50in
Ground Clearance: 
7.70in
7.60in
Front Track: 
62.20in
Rear Track: 
61.90in
Wheel Base: 
120.90in
109.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.00
38.20
Rear Head Room: 
39.90
37.80
Front Leg Room: 
41.20in
40.20in
Rear leg room: 
38.90in
38.70in
Front Hip Room: 
59.10in
54.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
62.40in
57.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.70in
53.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
61.70in
55.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
97.60cu.ft
73.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
23.60cu.ft
37.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.30degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
4685.00lbs
3856.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Center and rear limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
hands-free entry
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
2 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass extended moonroof
2nd row fixed glass moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
bucket front seats
height adjustable passenger seat
multi-level heating driver seat
ventilated driver seat
ventilated passenger seat
leather
height adjustable driver seat
multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8 -way power driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Massaging
6 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Leather
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
3 memorized driver seat settings
6-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heated driver seat
Multi-level heated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
power folding split-bench third row seats
rear ventilation ducts with fan control
reclining rear seats
Folding rear seatback
folding center armrest
multi-level heating
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar,
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar,
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Suspension Info: 
four-wheel independent suspension,

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual zone front climate control
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
speed sensitive volume control
Bose premium brand speakers
auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
10 total speakers
USB connection
1 subwoofer(s)
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Fender premium brand speakers
480 watts stereo output
9 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets And Wiper Park
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Deep Tinted Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 in.
20 x 8.5 in
Wheels more: 
temporary spare tire
All season tires
underbody mounted spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn signal mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
remote anti-theft alarm system
pre-collision safety system
post-collision safety system
LED headlamp
blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages: 
Hit The Road Package
Avenir Technology Package
Trailering Package
Exterior Options: 
Front and Rear Splash Guards
Wheel Lock Kit
Molded Assist Steps
Front License Plate Bracket Mounting Package
Roof Rack Cross Rails
Keyless Entry Keypad
Interior Options: 
Buick Interior Protection Package
Collapsible Cargo Organizer
Floor Liner Package
Universal Tablet Holders
Cargo Package
Illuminated Front Door Sill Plates
Rear Seat Infotainment System W/DVD Player
Horizontal Cargo Net
Rear Seat Infotainment System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
#000000
Chestnut seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
#684c48