Buick Envision vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Buick Envision · BMW X1

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length183.7 in
  • Height66.8 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in
  • Curb weight4,047 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 8.9 in shorter (183.7 in vs 174.8 in)
  • Width: BMW X1 is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Buick Envision is 3.3 in taller (66.8 in vs 63.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Envision has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Envision is 398 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,649 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Envision is 398 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,649 lb)
  2. Height: Buick Envision is 3.3 in taller (66.8 in vs 63.5 in)
  3. Length: BMW X1 is 8.9 in shorter (183.7 in vs 174.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Buick Envision has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 105.1 in)
  5. Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1BMW X1 is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Buick Envision · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1BMW X1 is narrower by 0.7 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X1BMW X1 has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecBuick EnvisionBMW X1Difference
Length183.7 in174.8 in8.9 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in0.7 in
Height66.8 in63.5 in3.3 in
Wheelbase107.9 in105.1 in2.8 in
Ground clearance6.9 in7.0 in0.1 in
Curb weight4,047 lb3,649 lb398 lb

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