Buick Encore vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Kia Soul
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Curb weight3,190 lb – 3,309 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Soul width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 6.2 in shorter (168.4 in vs 162.2 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.8 in taller (65.2 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 553 lb heavier (3,250 lb vs 2,697 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 553 lb heavier (3,250 lb vs 2,697 lb)
- Length: Kia Soul is 6.2 in shorter (168.4 in vs 162.2 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.8 in taller (65.2 in vs 63.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 100.4 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 · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 162.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 63.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 100.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,250 lb | 2,697 lb | 553 lb |
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