Buick Encore vs Dodge Journey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Dodge Journey
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Curb weight3,190 lb – 3,309 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Dodge Journey width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 24.0 in shorter (168.4 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 1.4 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 13.2 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 779 lb heavier (3,250 lb vs 4,028 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 779 lb heavier (3,250 lb vs 4,028 lb)
- Length: Buick Encore is 24.0 in shorter (168.4 in vs 192.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 13.2 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 1.4 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 24.0 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Dodge Journey
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Dodge Journey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 192.4 in | 24.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 66.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 113.8 in | 13.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,250 lb | 4,028 lb | 779 lb |
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