Jeep Wrangler vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Buick Encore
- Length163.8 in
- Height72.5 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 10.6 in
- Curb weight3,879 lb – 4,132 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 4.6 in shorter (163.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 3.8 in narrower (73.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.2 in taller (72.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 3.6 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 708 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 3.6 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 708 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.2 in taller (72.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 3.8 in narrower (73.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 100.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 3.8 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 3.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.8 in | 168.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 65.3 in | 7.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 100.6 in | 5.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | 6.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,006 lb | 3,298 lb | 708 lb |
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