Buick Encore GX vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore GX · Subaru Forester
- Length171.4 in
- Height64.1 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Width71.4 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 11.3 in shorter (171.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 0.4 in narrower (71.4 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.1 in taller (64.1 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 106.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.9 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.9 in)
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 11.3 in shorter (171.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.1 in taller (64.1 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 106.5 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 0.4 in narrower (71.4 in vs 71.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore GX · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore GX | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.4 in | 182.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 71.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 68.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 106.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,537 lb | — |
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