Buick Encore GX vs Chevrolet Trax Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore GX · Chevrolet Trax
- Length171.4 in
- Height64.1 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Width71.4 in
- Chevrolet Trax width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 3.8 in shorter (171.4 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in narrower (71.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in taller (64.1 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore GX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 6.2 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 6.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in taller (64.1 in vs 65.6 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 3.8 in shorter (171.4 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in narrower (71.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore GX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 100.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore GX · garage fit for Chevrolet Trax
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore GX | Chevrolet Trax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.4 in | 167.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 69.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 65.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 100.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 6.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,208 lb | — |
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