The 2019 Chevy Traverse and 2019 Buick Enclave offer buyers loads of room and features for families of all sizes. That’s not all they share either, as these two GM-built models share underpinnings, running gear, and other components, making them surprisingly similar. Despite these similarities, they aim at different crossover buyers in the Green Cove Springs area. Find out which one fits you best below.
Exterior
A quick glance at the 2019 Chevy Traverse and 2019 Buick Enclave lets you in on their family secret. They are fraternal twins. A slightly longer look reveals the 2019 Buick Enclave has wider headlights a tighter grille, a more upscale-looking front bumper, a larger glasshouse, more rounded taillights with a connecting applique between them, and additional bright chrome work. This all adds up to a more upscale look and feel the Traverse cannot compete with.
The 2019 Chevy Traverse’s proportions are virtually identical to its platform-mate, but its body is more upright. This eliminates the luxurious look the Buick is going for and adds the more rugged feel SUV converts seek.
In terms of sizing, the 2019 Traverse and 2019 Enclave share many measurements, but the Traverse is 0.2 inches narrower, 0.8 inches taller, and weights up to a few hundred pounds less.
| Measurement | 2019 Chevy Traverse | 2019 Buick Enclave | Difference |
| Length | 204.3 inches | 204.3 inches |
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| Width | 78.6 inches | 78.8 inches | -0.2 inches |
| Height | 70.7 inches | 69.9 inches | +0.8 inches |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 inches | 120.9 inches |
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| Curb weight | 4,362 to 4,403 pounds | 4,359 to 4,685 pounds | -282 to +3 pounds |
Advantage: 2019 Chevy Traverse
- Rugged SUV-like looks
- Great value for its exterior features
- Black-accented RS trim
Advantage: 2019 Buick Enclave
- More premium look
- Loads of upscale features
Interior
Inside, the 2019 Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave share the same basic structure, but most of the familial bonds are broken because of their target demographics. The 2019 Buick Enclave aims at upscale buyers who can’t quite (or simply refuse to) swing a BMW or Mercedes-Benz payment but still want luxurious amenities. The Enclave scratches that itch with a leather-wrapped dash, larger standard infotainment screen with widening air vents flanking it, a cleaner climate-control interface, and an electronic gear shifter, which is a staple in German luxury cars.
The Chevy Traverse is also stylish with its available leather on the dash, but its center stack is more truck-like with its vertical air vents and knobs. It also features a traditional gear shifter and exposed cup holders that interrupt the flow of the center console but make it easier to fit large cups in them.
In terms of standard features, the 2019 Traverse is well-equipped with its standard 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth audio streaming, tri-zone climate control, and more. The 2019 Buick Enclave is a near-luxury crossover, so its list of standard features is more robust and includes an 8-inch touchscreen, power front seats, a 4.2-inch driver-information center, six USB ports, and more.
Moving up the trim levels, the gap between these related General Motors crossovers narrows, but the Enclave always stays one step ahead.
| Measurement | 2019 Chevy Traverse | 2019 Buick Enclave | Difference |
| Front headroom | 41.3 inches | 42.6 inches | -1.3 inches |
| Front legroom | 41 inches | 41.2 inches | -0.2 inches |
| Front shoulder room | 62.1 inches | 62.4 inches | -0.3 inches |
| Front hip room | 58.1 inches | 59.1 inches | –1 inch |
| Second row headroom | 40 inches | 39.9 inches | +0.1 inches |
| Second row legroom | 38.4 inches | 38.9 inches | -0.5 inches |
| Second row shoulder room | 62.2 inches | 61.7 inches | +0.5 inches |
| Second row hip room | 56.9 inches | 57.7 inches | -0.8 inches |
| Third row headroom | 38.2 inches | 37.6 inches | +0.6 inches |
| Third row legroom | 33.5 inches | 33.5 inches |
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| Third row shoulder room | 56.9 inches | 57.3 inches | -0.6 inches |
| Third row hip room | 48.5 inches | 48.5 inches |
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| Cargo room behind third row | 23 cubic feet | 23.6 cubic feet | -0.6 inches |
| Cargo room behind second row | 58.1 cubic feet | 58 cubic feet | +0.1 inches |
| Cargo room behind first row | 98.2 cubic feet | 97.6 cubic feet | +0.6 inches |
Advantage: 2019 Buick Enclave
- More luxurious standard features
- Higher luxury ceiling
- Whisper-quiet cabin
Advantage: 2019 Chevy Traverse
- More rugged appearance
- Good standard features for its lower cost
Performance
Under the hood is where the 2019 Traverse and 2019 Enclave’s shared heritage comes into focus, as they share the same 3.6-liter V-6 engine. This engine injects 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque into a nine-speed automatic transmission and out to the front wheels for a 6.3-second 0-to-60 sprint in the Chevy and 6.6-second sprint in the heavier Enclave. With the V-6 engine, these crossovers come standard with front-wheel drive and have optional all-wheel drive.
The 2019 Chevy Traverse sets itself apart with its RS trim’s available 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that delivers 257 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque through a nine-speed automatic transmission. This setup is only available with front-wheel drive and delivers a 7.1-second sprint to 60 mph.
With the V-6 engine, these crossovers tow up to 5,000 pounds with the proper towing equipment, but that falls to 1,500 pounds in the Traverse RS.
| 2019 Chevy Traverse | 2019 Buick Enclave | Difference | |
| Standard Engine | 3.6-liter V-6 engine | 3.6-liter V-6 |
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| Horsepower | 310 hp at 6,800 rpm | 310 hp at 6,800 rpm |
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| Torque | 266 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm | 266 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm |
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| Transmission | 9-spd automatic | 9-spd automatic |
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| Driveline | FWD (Std.)/AWD (opt.) | FWD (std.)/AWD (opt.) |
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| 0-60 time | 6.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds | -0.3 seconds |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 pounds | 5,000 pounds |
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| MPG City | 17 to 18 mpg | 17 to 18 mpg |
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| MPG Highway | 25 to 27 mpg | 25 to 26 mpg | 0 to +1 mpg |
| MPG Combined | 20 to 21 mpg | 20 to 21 mpg |
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| Optional Engine | 2.0-liter turbo 4-cyl |
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| Horsepower | 257 hp at 5,500 rpm |
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-53 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm |
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+29 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 9-spd automatic |
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| Driveline | FWD |
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| 0-60 time | 7.1 seconds |
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+0.5 seconds |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 pounds |
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-3,500 pounds |
| MPG City | 20 mpg |
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| MPG Highway | 26 mpg |
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| MPG Combined | 22 mpg |
Advantage: 2019 Buick Enclave
- Softer, quieter ride
Advantage: 2019 Chevy Traverse
- Zippy-feeling four-cylinder engine
- Same power, cheaper price
- Quicker to 60 mph
Pricing and Features
The 2019 Chevy Traverse has seven trim levels — L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier, and High Country — and its starting prices range from $31,125 to $54,395.
There are four trim levels in the 2019 Buick Enclave lineup: Preferred, Essence, Premium, and Avenir. Their starting prices range from $41,195 to $54,695
2019 Chevy Traverse Key Features and Pricing by Trim
L: $31,125
- 3.6-liter V-6 engine
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
- Automatic engine stop/start
- HID headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Black-painted mirror caps
- Heated, power outside mirrors
- 18-inch bright-silver aluminum wheels
- Rear intermittent wiper
- Upper and lower active aero shutters
- Digital compass
- Chevrolet Infotainment System
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- USB ports
- Voice command
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Eight-passenger seating
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Power windows with one-touch-down front windows
- Teen driver
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi
- Chevrolet Connected Access capable
- Rear-seat reminder
- Rearview camera
LS: $34,095
- All L features, plus
- Deep-tinted glass
LT Cloth: $36,595
- All LS features, plus
- Body-color mirror caps
- Black roof rails
- Mirror-integrated turn signals
- Fog lights
- Seven-passenger seating
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- SiriusXM radio
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- One-touch-up/down driver’s window
LT Leather: $40,295
- All LT Cloth features, plus
- Power liftgate
- Remote ignition
- Enhanced 4.2-inch multicolor driver information display
- Six-way power passenger seat
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Heated front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Universal home remote
- Blind-zone alert
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
RS: $44,295
- All LT Leather features, plus
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
- 20-inch dark Android-painted wheels
- Black roof rails, bow tie emblems, and window trim
- Black Ice front grille
- Chevrolet Infotainment System with Navigation
- Bose premium 10-speaker audio system
- Rear camera mirror
- 360-degree camera
- 120-volt power outlet
Premier: $46,695
- All LT Leather features, plus
- Dual-outlet exhaust with rectangular tips
- LED bi-function projector-beam headlights
- Auto-dimming outside mirrors
- Body-color moldings with chrome inserts
- Chrome door handles and roof rails
- 20-inch Argent Metallic machine-face aluminum wheels
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Two-position memory for driver’s seat, mirrors, and steering column
- Heated steering wheel
- Perforated leather seating
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated second-row captain’s chairs
- Wireless charging
High Country: $54,395
- All Premier features, plus
- All-wheel drive
- Heavy-duty cooling
- Trailer hitch
- 20-inch polished-aluminum wheels
- Rear skylight
- 60/40 power-folding third row
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Forward collision alert
- Following distance indicator
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian braking
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-departure warning
- Adaptive cruise control
2019 Buick Enclave Key Features and Pricing by Trim
Preferred: $41,195
- 3.6-liter V-6 engine
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
- Electronic parking brakes
- Electronic shifter
- Dual-outlet stainless-steel exhaust
- Premium-ride suspension
- Electric power steering
- 18-inch painted aluminum wheels
- Automatic-on/off headlights
- Body-color door handles with chrome strips
- Deep-tinted rear glass
- Hands-free power liftgate with LED projection logo
- Heated, power outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Bright-chrome bodyside moldings
- Rocker panel moldings
- Roof-mounted side rails
- Rear spoiler
- Upper and lower grille shutters
- Acoustic windshield
- Cloth seating
- 4.2-inch driver-information center
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi
- Six-way power passenger’s seat
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- Seven-passenger seating
- Active noise cancellation
- Six-speaker audio system
- Buick Connected Access capable
- Buick Infotainment System
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Bluetooth connectivity with streaming audio
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Siri Eyes Free
- Six USB ports (Two in each row)
- Compass
- Cruise control
- Power door locks
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Floor mats in all three rows
- Heated front seats
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Keyless open
- Push-button ignition
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Manual tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- OnStar
- Power windows with driver’s one-touch-up/down and passenger’s one-touch down
- Triple door seals
- Rear cargo area cover
- Rear climate controls
- Bright-finish sill plates
- SiriusXM
- Steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Universal home remote
- Rear parking sensors
Essence: $43,195
- All Preferred features, plus
- Perforated leather seating
- In-vehicle air ionizer
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-change alert
- Blind-zone alert
Premium: $49,295
- All Essence features, plus
- Auto-dimming driver’s side mirror
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Two-position memory for driver’s seat, mirrors, and steering wheel
- 120-volt power outlet
- Automatic heated steering wheel
- Bose 10-speaker audio system
- Heated second-row seats
- 60/40 power-folding third-row seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Low-speed automatic emergency braking
- Following-distance indicator
- Forward collision alert
- Front pedestrian braking
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-departure warning
- Safety-alert rear seat
Avenir: $54,695
- Avenir front grille
- 20-inch aluminum wheels with Pearl Nickel finish
- Power moonroof with rear skylight
- 8-inch driver-information center
- Avenir script sill plates
- Buick Infotainment System with Navigation
- Avenir embroidered head rests and floor mats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood accents
- Rear camera mirror with surround vision
- Wireless charging pad
- Chestnut/Ebony or Ebony interior color including seat stitching and piping
Who Should Buy the 2019 Chevy Traverse?
The 2019 Chevy Traverse is a great buy for those looking for a rugged-looking crossover that boasts more squared-off shoulders that are typically reserved for SUVs. With its lower base price and array of desirable features, it is also great for the value shopper.
Who Should Buy the 2019 Buick Enclave?
Buyers looking for a luxury crossover without a luxury price will find just that in the 2019 Buick Enclave with its premium features, upscale tech, and more at a relative value.
Ready to cruise the streets of the Jacksonville area in a rugged crossover with plenty of premium options? Head down to Garber Automall serving the Orange Park area today to check out and test drive the 2019 Traverse. Can’t make it to the Fleming Island area for a test drive today? Navigate to our online inventory page to see what 2019 Traverse models we have in stock that fit your needs and set up a later test drive.
