GMC Terrain vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · Buick Encore
- Length185.3 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight3,853 lb – 4,049 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 16.9 in shorter (185.3 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 1.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.2 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 100.6 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 702 lb heavier (3,951 lb vs 3,250 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 702 lb heavier (3,951 lb vs 3,250 lb)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 11.9 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 100.6 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 16.9 in shorter (185.3 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 1.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 16.9 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Terrain | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.3 in | 168.4 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 100.6 in | 11.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,951 lb | 3,250 lb | 702 lb |
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