Jeep Compass vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Buick Encore GX
- Length175.1 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,107 lb – 3,345 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 3.7 in shorter (175.1 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Jeep Compass is 0.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.5 in)
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 3.7 in shorter (175.1 in vs 171.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 102.2 in)
- Height: Jeep Compass is 0.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 64.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 171.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 71.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 64.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 102.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,226 lb | — | — |
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