Buick Encore vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Honda Element
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,358 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 1.5 in shorter (168.4 in vs 169.9 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.1 in taller (65.3 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 101.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Element has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 281 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Element has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 281 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,578 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.1 in taller (65.3 in vs 70.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 1.5 in shorter (168.4 in vs 169.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Element — Honda Element has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 169.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 70.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 101.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 6.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,578 lb | 281 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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