Volkswagen Tiguan vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Buick Encore
- Length185.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,777 lb – 3,858 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Buick Encore width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 16.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 520 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 520 lb heavier (3,818 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Length: Buick Encore is 16.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (109.8 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 16.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 168.4 in | 16.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 69.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 100.6 in | 9.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 6.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,818 lb | 3,298 lb | 520 lb |
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