Kia Sportage vs Buick Encore Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Buick Encore
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.4 in – 65.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,765 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Buick Encore width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Encore is 8.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Buick Encore is 0.5 in taller (64.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sportage has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 238 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 238 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,298 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sportage has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 6.2 in)
- Length: Buick Encore is 8.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 100.6 in)
- Width: Buick Encore is 2.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Encore — Buick Encore is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Buick Encore
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Encore — Buick Encore is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceKia Sportage — Kia Sportage has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Encore — Based on length × width (Buick Encore)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Buick Encore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 168.4 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 65.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 100.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 6.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,535 lb | 3,298 lb | 238 lb |
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