Buick Encore vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,358 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 19.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 112.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Equinox has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 588 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,886 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 588 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,886 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 19.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 187.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Equinox has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 19.4 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.6 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 187.8 in | 19.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 67.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 112.5 in | 11.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 6.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,886 lb | 588 lb |
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