Chevrolet Trax vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Trax · Buick Encore GX
- Length167.6 in
- Height64.9 in – 66.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,124 lb – 3,292 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 3.8 in shorter (167.6 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in taller (65.6 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore GX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 7.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in taller (65.6 in vs 64.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 3.8 in shorter (167.6 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore GX has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 102.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Trax · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Trax | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 171.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 64.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 102.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 7.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | — | — |
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