Jeep Patriot vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Patriot · Buick Encore
- Length173.8 in
- Height65.5 in – 66.8 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,136 lb – 3,331 lb
- Width69.2 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 5.4 in shorter (173.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 0.7 in narrower (69.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Patriot is 0.9 in taller (66.2 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Patriot has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 64 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Patriot has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.2 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 5.4 in shorter (173.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 100.6 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 64 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Height: Jeep Patriot is 0.9 in taller (66.2 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Patriot · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Patriot | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 168.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 69.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 65.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 100.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 6.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 3,298 lb | 64 lb |
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