Ford Escape vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Buick Encore
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 9.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 276 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 276 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Length: Buick Encore is 9.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 100.6 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 168.4 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 69.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 100.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 6.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,298 lb | 276 lb |
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