Volkswagen Tiguan vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Buick Encore GX
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 3.1 in shorter (174.5 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.0 in taller (67.1 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 3.0 in taller (67.1 in vs 64.1 in)
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 3.1 in shorter (174.5 in vs 171.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 102.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 171.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 64.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 102.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | — | — |
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