Subaru Outback vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Buick Encore
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,622 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 21.2 in shorter (189.6 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 465 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 465 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Length: Buick Encore is 21.2 in shorter (189.6 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 100.6 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 21.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 168.4 in | 21.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 69.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 100.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,762 lb | 3,298 lb | 465 lb |
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