Buick Encore vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Buick Encore · Kia Soul
- Length168.4 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,358 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 5.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 163.0 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.8 in taller (65.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 240 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 240 lb heavier (3,298 lb vs 3,058 lb)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.9 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 5.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 163.0 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.8 in taller (65.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Buick Encore · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore — Buick Encore has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Encore | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 163.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 63.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 101.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 5.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,298 lb | 3,058 lb | 240 lb |
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