BMW X1 vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Buick Encore
- Length174.8 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 6.4 in shorter (174.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.8 in taller (63.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 352 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 352 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 100.6 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 6.4 in shorter (174.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.8 in taller (63.5 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 168.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 65.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 100.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 6.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,298 lb | 352 lb |
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