Buick Encore vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Honda HR-V
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,358 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Honda HR-V width69.8 in – 70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 2.3 in shorter (168.4 in vs 170.7 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 2.1 in taller (65.3 in vs 63.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 102.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 274 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,024 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 274 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,024 lb)
- Height: Buick Encore is 2.1 in taller (65.3 in vs 63.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 102.8 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 2.3 in shorter (168.4 in vs 170.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Honda HR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore — Buick Encore has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Honda HR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 170.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 63.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 102.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 5.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,024 lb | 274 lb |
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