BMW i3 vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW i3 · Buick Encore GX
- Length157.0 in
- Height62.0 in
- Wheelbase101.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,799 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i3 is 14.4 in shorter (157.0 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 1.4 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Buick Encore GX is 2.1 in taller (62.0 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore GX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 2.0 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 2.0 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 7.5 in)
- Length: BMW i3 is 14.4 in shorter (157.0 in vs 171.4 in)
- Height: Buick Encore GX is 2.1 in taller (62.0 in vs 64.1 in)
- Width: BMW i3 is 1.4 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore GX has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (101.0 in vs 102.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i3 — BMW i3 is shorter by 14.4 in Check garage fit for BMW i3 · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i3 — BMW i3 is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW i3 — Based on length × width (BMW i3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW i3 | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 157.0 in | 171.4 in | 14.4 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 62.0 in | 64.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.0 in | 102.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 7.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | — | — |
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