Subaru Outback vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Buick Encore GX
- Length191.3 in
- Height66.4 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,634 lb – 3,937 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 19.9 in shorter (191.3 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 2.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 19.9 in shorter (191.3 in vs 171.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 102.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 2.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 64.1 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 19.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.3 in | 171.4 in | 19.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 64.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 102.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,786 lb | — | — |
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