Chevrolet Equinox vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · Buick Encore
- Length187.8 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,758 lb – 3,993 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 19.4 in shorter (187.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.6 in narrower (72.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Equinox has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 578 lb heavier (3,876 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 578 lb heavier (3,876 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 100.6 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 19.4 in shorter (187.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Equinox has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 6.2 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.6 in narrower (72.5 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 19.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.6 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 168.4 in | 19.4 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 69.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 100.6 in | 11.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,876 lb | 3,298 lb | 578 lb |
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