Ford Escape vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Buick Encore
- Length180.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Buick Encore width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 12.1 in shorter (180.5 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 4.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.6 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 205 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.6 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 6.2 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 12.1 in shorter (180.5 in vs 168.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 205 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 100.6 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 4.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 12.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 4.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 168.4 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 100.6 in | 6.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 6.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,503 lb | 3,298 lb | 205 lb |
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