Kia Soul vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Buick Encore
- 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 width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 5.4 in shorter (163.0 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.8 in taller (63.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 240 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 240 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Ground clearance: Buick Encore has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.2 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 5.4 in shorter (163.0 in vs 168.4 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 1.8 in taller (63.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Buick Encore
- 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 | Kia Soul | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.0 in | 168.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 65.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 100.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 3,298 lb | 240 lb |
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