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Buick Encore Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2026 Buick Encore really have?

The 2026 Buick Encore measures 171.3 in long, 71.3 in wide, 64.2 in tall, on a 102.4 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 3,025 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Buick Encore curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2026):

The Buick Encore measures 171.3 in long, 71.3 in wide and 64.2 in tall, on a 102.4 in wheelbase, weighing about 3,025 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026
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Buick Encore Dimensions — All Years

YearBody / VariantLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb Weight
2026Config 1 of 2ENCORE GX 4DR SUV FWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,025 lbs
2026Config 2 of 2ENCORE GX 4DR SUV AWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,256 lbs
2025Config 1 of 2ENCORE GX 4DR SUV FWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,025 lbs
2025Config 2 of 2ENCORE GX 4DR SUV AWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,256 lbs
2024Config 1 of 4ENCORE GX 4DR SUV FWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,025 lbs
2024Config 2 of 4ENCORE GX 4DR SUV AWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,256 lbs
2024Config 3 of 4ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,236 lbs
2024Config 4 of 4ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,358 lbs
2023Config 1 of 4ENCORE GX 4DR SUV FWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,025 lbs
2023Config 2 of 4ENCORE GX 4DR SUV AWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,256 lbs
2023Config 3 of 4ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,236 lbs
2023Config 4 of 4ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,358 lbs
2022Config 1 of 4ENCORE GX 4DR SUV FWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,025 lbs
2022Config 2 of 4ENCORE GX 4DR SUV AWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,256 lbs
2022Config 3 of 4ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,236 lbs
2022Config 4 of 4ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,358 lbs
2021Config 1 of 4ENCORE GX 4DR SUV FWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,025 lbs
2021Config 2 of 4ENCORE GX 4DR SUV AWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,256 lbs
2021Config 3 of 4ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,236 lbs
2021Config 4 of 4ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,358 lbs
2020Config 1 of 4ENCORE GX 4DR SUV FWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,025 lbs
2020Config 2 of 4ENCORE GX 4DR SUV AWD171.3 in71.3 in64.2 in102.4 in3,256 lbs
2020Config 3 of 4ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,236 lbs
2020Config 4 of 4ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,358 lbs
2019Config 1 of 2ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,236 lbs
2019Config 2 of 2ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,358 lbs
2018Config 1 of 2ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,236 lbs
2018Config 2 of 2ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,358 lbs
2017Config 1 of 2ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,236 lbs
2017Config 2 of 2ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,358 lbs
2016Config 1 of 2ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,236 lbs
2016Config 2 of 2ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,358 lbs
2015Config 1 of 2ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,236 lbs
2015Config 2 of 2ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD168.1 in69.7 in65 in100.8 in3,358 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Buick Encore data analysis

How Buick Encore overall length varies

Across 34 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Buick Encore, overall length runs from 168 inches to 171 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2020 Buick Encore (ENCORE GX 4DR SUV AWD) at 171 inches, and the weakest to the 2024 car (ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD) at 168 inches — a spread of 2%. The narrow spread means any year of the Buick Encore in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2026

Average overall length for the 2026 Buick Encore is 171 inches, against 171 inches for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Buick Encore data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Buick Encore record we hold for this measurement — 34 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Buick Encore numbers

The 2015 through 2026 Buick Encore entries here cover the variants ENCORE GX 4DR SUV FWD, ENCORE GX 4DR SUV AWD, ENCORE 4DR SUV FWD and ENCORE 4DR SUV AWD. 2024 is the busiest model year in the record with 4 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Buick Encore figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Buick Encore record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Buick Encore fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width
Fits

71.3 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 24.7 in of total clearance, so roughly 12 in per side.

Garage door height
Clears

65 in tall — 19 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space
Fits a standard stall

171.3 in long leaves 44.7 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 36.7 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2026 Buick Encore is 3 in longer than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (102.4 in) accounts for about 60% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Buick Encore curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Encore Dimensions

How long is the Buick Encore?

The Buick Encore is 171.26 inches long, 71.2598 inches wide and 64.1732 inches tall. That is roughly 14.3 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Buick Encore fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 171.26 in long and 71.2598 in wide, the Buick Encore fits with 69 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Buick Encore weigh?

Curb weight for the Buick Encore is about 3,025 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.

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