Buick Encore GX vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore GX · GMC Terrain
- Length171.4 in
- Height64.1 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Width71.4 in
- GMC Terrain width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 10.9 in shorter (171.4 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.0 in narrower (71.4 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 1.3 in taller (64.1 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 10.9 in shorter (171.4 in vs 182.3 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 1.3 in taller (64.1 in vs 65.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.0 in narrower (71.4 in vs 72.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore GX · garage fit for GMC Terrain
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore GX | GMC Terrain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.4 in | 182.3 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 72.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 65.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 107.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,625 lb | — |
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