Subaru Crosstrek vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Buick Encore
- Length176.5 in
- Height63.6 in
- Wheelbase104.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb – 3,298 lb
- Width71.0 in
- Buick Encore width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 8.1 in shorter (176.5 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.9 in narrower (71.0 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 90 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.2 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 8.1 in shorter (176.5 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 100.6 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 90 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Crosstrek | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.5 in | 168.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 71.0 in | 70.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 65.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.9 in | 100.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 3,298 lb | 90 lb |
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