Buick Encore GX vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore GX · Jeep Compass
- Length171.4 in
- Height64.1 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Width71.4 in
- Jeep Compass width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 1.6 in shorter (171.4 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 2.4 in narrower (71.4 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Compass is 0.6 in taller (64.1 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.2 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.2 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 2.4 in narrower (71.4 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 103.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Compass is 0.6 in taller (64.1 in vs 64.7 in)
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 1.6 in shorter (171.4 in vs 173.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore GX · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore GX | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.4 in | 173.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 73.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 64.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 103.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,409 lb | — |
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