Buick Encore vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Subaru Outback
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Curb weight3,190 lb – 3,309 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 20.6 in shorter (168.4 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 107.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 286 lb heavier (3,250 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Buick Encore is 20.6 in shorter (168.4 in vs 189.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 286 lb heavier (3,250 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 107.9 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 20.6 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 189.0 in | 20.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 65.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 107.9 in | 7.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,250 lb | 3,535 lb | 286 lb |
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