Buick Encore GX vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore GX · Ford Escape
- Length171.4 in
- Height64.1 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Width71.4 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 9.1 in shorter (171.4 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 2.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.0 in taller (64.1 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 9.1 in shorter (171.4 in vs 180.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.8 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 2.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.0 in taller (64.1 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore GX · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 2.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore GX | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.4 in | 180.5 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 74.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 66.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 106.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,503 lb | — |
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