Buick Encore vs Chevrolet Bolt EV Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,358 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Chevrolet Bolt EV width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 4.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 164.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Bolt EV has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 266 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,563 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 266 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,563 lb)
- Height: Buick Encore is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 4.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 164.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Bolt EV has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 102.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 164.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 62.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 102.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,563 lb | 266 lb |
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