Buick Encore vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Kia Seltos
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,358 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Kia Seltos width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 3.6 in shorter (168.4 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 103.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 165 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,133 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 165 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,133 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 103.5 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 63.6 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 3.6 in shorter (168.4 in vs 172.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Kia Seltos
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceKia Seltos — Kia Seltos has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 172.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 63.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 103.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 7.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,133 lb | 165 lb |
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