Buick Encore GX vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore GX · Volvo XC40
- Length171.4 in
- Height64.1 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Width71.4 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 2.8 in shorter (171.4 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.9 in narrower (71.4 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.2 in taller (64.1 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 106.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.9 in narrower (71.4 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.2 in taller (64.1 in vs 65.3 in)
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 2.8 in shorter (171.4 in vs 174.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore GX · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore GX | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.4 in | 174.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 73.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 65.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 106.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,690 lb | — |
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