Volvo XC40 vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC40 · Buick Encore GX
- Length174.2 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight3,574 lb – 3,805 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 2.8 in shorter (174.2 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.9 in narrower (73.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.2 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 102.2 in)
- Width: Buick Encore GX is 1.9 in narrower (73.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.2 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.1 in)
- Length: Buick Encore GX is 2.8 in shorter (174.2 in vs 171.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC40 · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore GX — Based on length × width (Buick Encore GX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC40 | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.2 in | 171.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 71.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 64.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 102.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb | — | — |
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