Buick Encore vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · BMW X1
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,358 lb
- Width69.9 in
- BMW X1 width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 8.1 in shorter (168.4 in vs 176.5 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 4.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 108.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 412 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 412 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,709 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 108.7 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 4.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 60.8 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 8.1 in shorter (168.4 in vs 176.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 176.5 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 60.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 108.7 in | 8.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 7.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,709 lb | 412 lb |
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