Subaru Forester vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Buick Encore
- Length180.9 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.0 in
- Curb weight3,296 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 12.5 in shorter (180.9 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.6 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 176 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.6 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.2 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 12.5 in shorter (180.9 in vs 168.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 176 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 100.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 168.4 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 65.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 100.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 6.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,474 lb | 3,298 lb | 176 lb |
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