Subaru Forester vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Buick Encore
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 11.1 in shorter (179.5 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in taller (66.4 in vs 65.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 100.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 106 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,250 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Buick Encore is 11.1 in shorter (179.5 in vs 168.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 106 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,250 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 100.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in taller (66.4 in vs 65.2 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 11.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 168.4 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 65.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 100.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 3,250 lb | 106 lb |
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