Subaru Outback vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Buick Encore
- Length189.0 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,423 lb – 3,648 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 20.6 in shorter (189.0 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (65.8 in vs 65.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 100.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 286 lb heavier (3,536 lb vs 3,250 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Buick Encore is 20.6 in shorter (189.0 in vs 168.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 286 lb heavier (3,536 lb vs 3,250 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 100.6 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (65.8 in vs 65.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 20.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 168.4 in | 20.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 65.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 100.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,536 lb | 3,250 lb | 286 lb |
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