Buick Encore GX vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore GX · Kia Soul
- Length171.4 in
- Height64.1 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Width71.4 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 6.2 in shorter (171.4 in vs 165.2 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.5 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Buick Encore GX is 1.1 in taller (64.1 in vs 63.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 6.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 6.2 in shorter (171.4 in vs 165.2 in)
- Height: Buick Encore GX is 1.1 in taller (64.1 in vs 63.0 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.5 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore GX · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore GX | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.4 in | 165.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 70.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 63.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 102.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 6.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | — | 2,919 lb | — |
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