Volkswagen Tiguan vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Buick Encore GX
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,757 lb – 3,847 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 13.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.0 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 13.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 171.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 2.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.1 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.0 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.4 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 | 185.1 in | 171.4 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 64.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 102.2 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,802 lb | — | — |
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