BMW X1 vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Buick Encore
- Length177.2 in
- Height64.6 in
- Wheelbase106.0 in
- Curb weight3,750 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Buick Encore width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 8.8 in shorter (177.2 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 0.7 in taller (64.6 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 100.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 453 lb heavier (3,750 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 453 lb heavier (3,750 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 100.6 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 8.8 in shorter (177.2 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 0.7 in taller (64.6 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 168.4 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 65.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 100.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,750 lb | 3,298 lb | 453 lb |
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