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Ready for a new family ride? The 2025 Buick Enclave is a fantastic option. It boasts a sleek look, advanced safety features, and ample space for passengers and personal belongings. Another popular choice in this vehicle segment is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. How do you decide which is the best choice for you?
Wondering which one's right for you? Bob Brady Buick GMC can help with this side-by-side look at the 2025 Buick Enclave and the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. Our team will cover how each SUV stacks up in terms of performance, safety, technology, and what you'll find inside.
The Enclave can comfortably fit seven people, with plenty of legroom in every row, making this SUV a solid choice for families or anyone who regularly drives with a full house. It comes with power-adjustable front seats and synthetic leather upholstery for extra comfort. You can even get heated and ventilated front seats for an even nicer experience. Plus, with a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel and a design made for long trips, comfort is a big focus here.
The Santa Fe can also fit seven people, but the third row is really best for kids or smaller adults. Prioritizing comfort for passengers in the first and second rows, you'll find options for premium materials like Nappa leather, plus amenities like ventilated front seats and heated rear seats. Up front, the seats are built for comfort, giving you good support. The driver even gets a leg cushion extension, which is a nice touch on long trips.
The Enclave offers 23 cubic feet behind its third row. If you need more room, simply fold down those back seats, and you'll have a spacious 97 cubic feet available. This means the Buick is a great fit for families who always seem to have a lot to carry. Even though it's a bit smaller than the model it replaces, the Enclave still provides ample cargo room for its class. Plus, the hands-free liftgate makes loading and unloading a breeze.
The Santa Fe has good cargo space, but it's built a bit smaller. You'll find 14.6 cubic feet behind the third row, and that expands to a total of 79.6 cubic feet when both back rows are down. Its boxy shape also helps make it easy to fit all your stuff for everyday trips or weekend fun.
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Max Seating: 7 Max Cargo Capacity: 97 cubic feet Upholstery Options: synthetic leather (standard), genuine leather (optional) |
Max Seating: 7 Max Cargo Capacity: 79.6 cubic feet Upholstery Options: fabric (standard), Nappa leather (optional) |
The Enclave is powered exclusively by a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. This engine produces 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque and delivers a respectable towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. It also delivers power to the wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Santa Fe takes a more composed approach on the road. Although it lacks the same level of engagement as some competitors, it handles corners well and delivers a calm ride. Its steering is also characterized as overly light.
This Hyundai is equipped with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. While not a powerhouse, it performs adequately when combined with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Moreover, the Santa Fe can tow up to 4,500 pounds when properly equipped.
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Base Engine: turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Horsepower: 328 Torque: 326 lb-ft Transmission: Eight-speed automatic transmission |
Base Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Horsepower: 277 Torque: 311 lb-ft Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission |
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Max Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds |
Max Towing Capacity: 4,500 pounds |
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Max Payload Capacity: 1,801 pounds |
Max Payload Capacity: 1,650 pounds |
A 30-inch digital screen serves as the focal point of the Enclave’s infotainment system. This system lacks a physical volume knob for the audio system. Meanwhile, the Santa Fe’s 12.3-inch touchscreen is significantly smaller than the Enclave’s. However, the infotainment system is user-friendly. Like the Enclave, the Santa Fe also lacks physical buttons.
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2025 Buick Enclave Top 5 Technology Features |
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Enclave an overall safety rating of five out of five stars. This Buick SUV also has standard safety features that boost driver confidence and help to reduce the likelihood of accidents. For example, the adaptive cruise control keeps the Enclave a safe distance from cars ahead by modifying speed as needed, and the lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning actively assists in keeping the car centered in its lane. Additionally, the reverse automatic emergency braking provides reassurance when backing up, recognizing obstructions, and applying the brakes to avoid a collision.
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe also receives high safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This vehicle is equipped with several innovative driver-assistance systems designed to promote safe driving. The blind-spot monitoring technology serves as an additional set of eyes, alerting drivers to vehicles in adjacent lanes. This is extremely useful during highway merging. It also has forward automated emergency braking, which detects impending crashes and initiates brakes to mitigate impact or avoid a crash altogether. Furthermore, the lane-centering assist maintains the car comfortably aligned in its lane, improving the overall driving experience and safety.
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The 2025 Buick Enclave is undoubtedly an outstanding option for buyers who value comfort, space, and a premium experience without venturing into the ultra-luxury price bracket. It has more space and power than the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. So, if you want to learn more about the 2025 Buick Enclave, contact Bob Brady Buick GMC today to schedule a test drive. You're also welcome to swing by our Forsyth, IL, showroom during our operating hours.
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