Jeep Wrangler vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Buick Encore
- Length166.8 in
- Height73.6 in
- Wheelbase96.8 in
- Ground clearance9.7 in – 10.8 in
- Curb weight3,948 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Buick Encore width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 1.6 in shorter (166.8 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 3.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 8.3 in taller (73.6 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 4.0 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 788 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 4.0 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 788 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 8.3 in taller (73.6 in vs 65.3 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 3.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 100.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 3.7 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 4.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 168.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 70.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 65.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 in | 100.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.3 in | 6.2 in | 4.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,085 lb | 3,298 lb | 788 lb |
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