Kia Soul vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Buick Encore
- Length165.2 in
- Height63.0 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,802 lb – 3,036 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Buick Encore width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 3.2 in shorter (165.2 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 2.3 in taller (63.0 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 379 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Encore is 379 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.2 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 2.3 in taller (63.0 in vs 65.3 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 3.2 in shorter (165.2 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceKia Soul — Kia Soul has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.2 in | 168.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 65.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 100.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 6.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,919 lb | 3,298 lb | 379 lb |
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