Honda HR-V vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · Buick Encore
- 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 width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 0.7 in shorter (169.1 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 0.1 in narrower (69.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 2.1 in taller (63.2 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 299 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 299 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.2 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 2.1 in taller (63.2 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 100.6 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 0.7 in shorter (169.1 in vs 168.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda HR-V | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.1 in | 168.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 69.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 65.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 100.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 6.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 3,298 lb | 299 lb |
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