Honda HR-V vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · Buick Encore
- Length170.4 in – 170.9 in
- Height63.2 in
- Wheelbase102.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,906 lb – 3,150 lb
- Width69.8 in – 70.5 in
- Buick Encore width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 2.3 in shorter (170.7 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.1 in narrower (70.2 in vs 70.1 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: Buick Encore has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 270 lb heavier (3,028 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 270 lb heavier (3,028 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- 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 2.3 in shorter (170.7 in vs 168.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore — Buick Encore has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda HR-V | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.7 in | 168.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 70.1 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 | 5.4 in | 6.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,028 lb | 3,298 lb | 270 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 170.4 in – 170.9 in).
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