Honda HR-V vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · Buick Encore GX
- Length169.1 in
- Height63.2 in
- Wheelbase102.8 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,109 lb
- Width69.8 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 2.3 in shorter (169.1 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 1.6 in narrower (69.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Buick Encore GX is 0.9 in taller (63.2 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 7.5 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 1.6 in narrower (69.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Buick Encore GX is 0.9 in taller (63.2 in vs 64.1 in)
- Length: Honda HR-V is 2.3 in shorter (169.1 in vs 171.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 102.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda HR-V | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.1 in | 171.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 71.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 64.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 102.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 7.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | — | — |
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