2023 Buick Enclave vs 2024 Mazda CX-90: Dimensional Comparison
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Mazda unveiled the first-ever Mazda CX-90 earlier this year, debuting a new flagship three-row crossover for the Japanese automaker. Offered as Mazda’s more-premium large utility vehicle, the Mazda CX-90 makes for a good rival to the Buick Enclave, and as such, we’re comparing the sizing for both models with the following GM Authority Dimensional Comparison.
To note, we’ll be taking a look at the exterior dimensions, interior dimensions, and cargo dimensions for both crossovers, placing all the important numbers side-by-side for easy reading.
Buick Enclave
Mazda CX-90
Exterior Dimensions
First things first, let’s look at the exterior dimensions for both models.
In terms of raw measurements, the 2023 Buick Enclave is physically larger than the 2024 Mazda CX-90, measuring in with an extra 4 inches of overall length and an extra 1.2 inches of overall height. Overall width is close to identical, with the Buick Enclave measured at 78.7 inches, and the Mazda CX-90 measured at 78.5 inches.
That said, the Mazda CX-90 also shows a longer wheelbase, with an extra 1.8 inches compared to the Buick Enclave, while the front and rear track are within a few tenths of an inch between the two models.
| Dimension | Buick Enclave | Mazda CX-90 | +/- Buick Enclave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in.) | 121.0 | 122.8 | -1.8 |
| Overall Length (in.) | 204.8 | 200.8 | +4 |
| Overall Width (in.) | 78.7 | 78.5 | - |
| Overall Height (in.) | 69.9 | 68.7 | +1.2 |
| Front Track (in.) | 67.3 | 67.1 | +0.2 |
| Rear Track (in.) | 67.0 | 67.2 | -0.2 |
| Dimension | Buick Enclave | Mazda CX-90 | +/- Buick Enclave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3072 | 3119 | -47 |
| Overall Length (mm) | 5201 | 5100 | +101 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1999 | 1994 | - |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1775 | 1745 | +30 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1709 | 1704 | +5 |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1702 | 1707 | -5 |
Buick Enclave
Mazda CX-90
Interior Dimensions
Moving into the cabin, we find the Buick Enclave offers a good deal more cabin room than the Mazda CX-90 in nearly every measurement. The only area where the Buick Enclave falls short is in second-row legroom, where the Mazda CX-90 offers an extra 1.1 inches.
However, everywhere else, the Buick Enclave takes the win. The biggest size differences are realized in the third row, where the Buick offers an extra 3.1 inches of legroom, an extra 4 inches of shoulder room, and an extra 4.8 inches of hip room. Second-row shoulder room is also quite a bit higher in the Enclave, with an extra 3.5 inches compared to the Mazda.
| Dimension | Buick Enclave | Mazda CX-90 | +/- Buick Enclave |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Row Headroom (in.) | 41.2 | 39.2 | +2 |
| First Row Legroom (in.) | 44.7 | 41.7 | +3 |
| First Row Shoulder Room (in.) | 62.2 | 59.2 | +3 |
| First Row Hip Room (in.) | 59.0 | 56.2 | +2.8 |
| Second Row Headroom (in.) | 39.0 | 38.4 | +0.6 |
| Second Row Legroom (in.) | 38.3 | 39.4 | -1.1 |
| Second Row Shoulder Room (in.) | 61.6 | 58.1 | +3.5 |
| Second Row Hip Room (in.) | 57.7 | 55.5 | +2.2 |
| Third Row Headroom (in.) | 37.6 | 36.8 | +0.8 |
| Third Row Legroom (in.) | 33.5 | 30.4 | +3.1 |
| Third Row Shoulder Room (in.) | 57.3 | 53.3 | +4 |
| Third Row Hip Room (in.) | 48.5 | 43.7 | +4.8 |
| Dimension | Buick Enclave | Mazda CX-90 | +/- Buick Enclave |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Row Headroom (mm) | 1047 | 996 | +51 |
| First Row Legroom (mm) | 1136 | 1001 | +135 |
| First Row Shoulder Room (mm) | 1581 | 1504 | +77 |
| First Row Hip Room (mm) | 1500 | 1427 | +73 |
| Second Row Headroom (mm) | 990 | 975 | +15 |
| Second Row Legroom (mm) | 973 | 1001 | -28 |
| Second Row Shoulder Room (mm) | 1566 | 1476 | +90 |
| Second Row Hip Room (mm) | 1465 | 1410 | +55 |
| Third Row Headroom (mm) | 956 | 935 | +21 |
| Third Row Legroom (mm) | 851 | 772 | +79 |
| Third Row Shoulder Room (mm) | 1455 | 1354 | +101 |
| Third Row Hip Room (mm) | 1233 | 1110 | +123 |
Buick Enclave
Mazda CX-90
Cargo Dimensions
Finally we have cargo dimensions, and once again, the Buick Enclave simply offers more. Cargo volume behind the third row is up 8.7 cubic feet, cargo room behind the second row is up 17.7 cubic feet, and cargo room behind the first row is up 23.2 cubic feet.
| Dimension | Buick Enclave | Mazda CX-90 | +/- Buick Enclave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume Behind First Row (cu. ft.) | 97.4 | 74.2 | +23.2 |
| Cargo Volume Behind Second Row (cu. ft.) | 57.7 | 40.0 | +17.7 |
| Cargo Volume Behind Third Row (cu. ft.) | 23.6 | 14.9 | +8.7 |
| Dimension | Buick Enclave | Mazda CX-90 | +/- Buick Enclave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume Behind First Row (liters) | 2758 | 2130 | +628 |
| Cargo Volume Behind Second Row (liters) | 1634 | 1155 | +479 |
| Cargo Volume Behind Third Row (liters) | 668 | 451 | +217 |
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While I love a well styled vehicle, I dislike it , when it impedes vehicle intended purpose. Styling vehicles is mostly a lost art on today’s units, but style them without out affecting their purpose in their given class. Furthermore, no true body on frame truck. Should have a cabin that looks like it was designed for a CUV!
Hopefully offering the 2.7 in the next gen will help.
We own a 2022 Enclave it is an extremely comfortable ride and handles nicely with room to spare.
True form and function.
Holy cow, those numbers truly make the Buick look like the clear winner in any way you look at it. Kind of makes me wonder what the heck Mazda was thinking by bringing out a brand new vehicle that is just not very competitive in the areas that are supposed to be super important for this segment. But then I reminded myself that I work at a Mazda store and how stubborn and nuts Mazda is when it comes to doing things their way no matter what. That, plus the fact that they refuse to compare themselves to any American brands, thus blocking out an important competitive segment.
My opinion? The Buick looks much nicer and probably drives better to boot. On top of that, the Mazda comes with the gross non-painted black plastic all over the bottom and around the wheels, making it look much more cheap. The only way to avoid this is to go all the way to the top and spend well more than the Buick.
Except, the CX-90 Turbo S Plus has more power with its twin turbo-charged inline 6 and its rear wheel drive dominate AWD system. I’m torn between the two. With the Mazda, I would be giving up significant cargo space.
I Love the Buick Enclave My favorite car on the road! Wish I could afford one lol!
I’d have to sit in and get a feel of both of theses but, just from pictures the mazda interior looks better. Which is the only win for mazda on this comparison.
The Enclave is heads and tails better than the CX90 in design, functionality and cache. Mazda will have an advantage with performance and handling which customers in this class of vehicle hardly care for but want a complete package by the end of the day.
Where I work, we just got the first two CX90’s in. It’s impressive from the front, ok from the side and rear. It certainly looks better with the top spec trim and all painted trim instead of the black trim. We got two white ones: one with the all painted trim and a price nearly $60K and the other premium plus (with black trim) for nearly $55K. Wheels look nice and the overall appearance of the top spec model is quite nice. That one also has the wood (wood-like) trim inside that looks better. But there’s where the vehicle begins to fall flat. The Buick interior is superior in materials and design. And for being an inline turbo 6, the HP and torque are not that impressive. However, till I actually drive one, I’ll leave it at that. But between the price, lack of better usable interior room and interior materials/dash/screens that scream low budget, the Buick is the winner in my book.