Buick Encore vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · GMC Terrain
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Curb weight3,190 lb – 3,309 lb
- Width69.9 in
- GMC Terrain width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 16.9 in shorter (168.4 in vs 185.3 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 1.1 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 702 lb heavier (3,250 lb vs 3,951 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 702 lb heavier (3,250 lb vs 3,951 lb)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 16.9 in shorter (168.4 in vs 185.3 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 1.1 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 16.9 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for GMC Terrain
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | GMC Terrain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 185.3 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 66.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 112.5 in | 11.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,250 lb | 3,951 lb | 702 lb |
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