Buick Encore vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Subaru Outback
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,358 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 21.2 in shorter (168.4 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.8 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.5 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 421 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,718 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.5 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 421 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,718 lb)
- Length: Buick Encore is 21.2 in shorter (168.4 in vs 189.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 108.1 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 21.2 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 189.6 in | 21.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 108.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 8.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,718 lb | 421 lb |
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