Audi Q3 vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Audi Q3 · Buick Encore
- Length176.6 in
- Height64.1 in
- Wheelbase105.5 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight3,905 lb – 3,916 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Buick Encore width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 8.2 in shorter (176.6 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.2 in taller (64.1 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q3 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (105.5 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 613 lb heavier (3,911 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 613 lb heavier (3,911 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q3 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (105.5 in vs 100.6 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 8.2 in shorter (176.6 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Audi Q3 · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.7 in
- More ground clearanceAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q3 | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 168.4 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 65.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in | 100.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 6.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,911 lb | 3,298 lb | 613 lb |
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