Dodge Journey vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Dodge Journey · Buick Encore
- Length192.4 in
- Height66.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,818 lb – 4,238 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 24.0 in shorter (192.4 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 1.3 in taller (66.6 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 13.2 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Journey has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 731 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 731 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Journey has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 6.2 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 24.0 in shorter (192.4 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 13.2 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 100.6 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 24.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Journey · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceDodge Journey — Dodge Journey has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Journey | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 168.4 in | 24.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 65.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 100.6 in | 13.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 6.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,028 lb | 3,298 lb | 731 lb |
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