Honda Element vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Buick Encore GX
- Length169.9 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 1.5 in shorter (169.9 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 0.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 6.3 in taller (70.4 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 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Element is 6.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 64.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 1.5 in shorter (169.9 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 0.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 1.5 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 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.9 in | 171.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 64.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 102.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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