Honda Element vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Buick Encore GX
- Length169.3 in – 170.8 in
- Height69.5 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in – 6.9 in
- Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,580 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 1.3 in shorter (170.1 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 0.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore GX has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 7.5 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 64.1 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 1.3 in shorter (170.1 in vs 171.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore GX has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 102.2 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 0.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.1 in | 171.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 64.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 102.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 7.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,507 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.3 in – 170.8 in).
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