Buick Encore vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Jeep Compass
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,358 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Jeep Compass width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 4.6 in shorter (168.4 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 3.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 0.6 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 111 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,409 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 8.2 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 3.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 111 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,409 lb)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 103.8 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 4.6 in shorter (168.4 in vs 173.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 3.7 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 173.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 64.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 103.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 8.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,409 lb | 111 lb |
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