Buick Encore GX vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore GX · Subaru Outback
- Length171.4 in
- Height64.1 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Width71.4 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 19.9 in shorter (171.4 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.6 in narrower (71.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 2.3 in taller (64.1 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 19.9 in shorter (171.4 in vs 191.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 2.3 in taller (64.1 in vs 66.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.6 in narrower (71.4 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 19.9 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore GX · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore GX | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.4 in | 191.3 in | 19.9 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 73.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 66.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 108.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,786 lb | — |
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