Buick Encore vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Jeep Compass
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Curb weight3,190 lb – 3,309 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 6.7 in shorter (168.4 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 0.2 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 46 lb heavier (3,250 lb vs 3,204 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Buick Encore is 6.7 in shorter (168.4 in vs 175.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 46 lb heavier (3,250 lb vs 3,204 lb)
- Height: Buick Encore is 0.2 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 175.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 65.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 103.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,250 lb | 3,204 lb | 46 lb |
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