Buick Encore vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 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
- Width70.1 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 7.1 in shorter (168.4 in vs 175.5 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 2.4 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 336 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,634 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 336 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,634 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 7.1 in shorter (168.4 in vs 175.5 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 2.4 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.9 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 175.5 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 62.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 105.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,634 lb | 336 lb |
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