Kia Soul vs Buick Encore GX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Buick Encore GX
- Length163.0 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight2,884 lb – 3,232 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Buick Encore GX width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 8.4 in shorter (163.0 in vs 171.4 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.5 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Buick Encore GX is 0.6 in taller (63.5 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore GX has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 102.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 1.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 7.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore GX has 1.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 8.4 in shorter (163.0 in vs 171.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Encore GX has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 102.2 in)
- Height: Buick Encore GX is 0.6 in taller (63.5 in vs 64.1 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.5 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Buick Encore GX
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Encore GX — Buick Encore GX has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Buick Encore GX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.0 in | 171.4 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 64.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 102.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 7.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | — | — |
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