Subaru Forester vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Buick Encore GX
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 10.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 0.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in taller (67.8 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 10.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 171.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in taller (67.8 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 102.2 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 0.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 10.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 171.4 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 64.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 102.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | — | — |
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