Buick Encore (2013) vs. Kia Soul (2010) Specs

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2013 Buick Encore and 2010 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2013	2010
Model	Buick Encore	Kia Soul
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@6300 115 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.6 in	100.4 in	0.2 in
Length	168.4 in	161.6 in	6.8 in
Width	69.9 in	70.3 in	-0.4 in
Height	65.2 in	63.4 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	3190 lb.	2560 lb.	630 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	12.7 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.2 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.1 in	55.2 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	53.3 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	42.1 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.6 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.5 in	55.1 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.1 in	52.7 in	-2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	39.0 in	-3.3 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.8 ft³	19.3 ft³	-0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	48.4 ft³	53.4 ft³	-5 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore

2013 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	From the neck down, the Encore's high-mounted, cushy-yet-firm seats deliver comfort congruent with its mission. Some people also won't have a problem with their design from the neck up. Others will find the headrests uncomfortable and too far forward. Given the Encore's compact exterior, it should come as no surprise that even the more-compact-than-most-compact-crossovers Tucson has a few more inches for both shoulders and legs. But the Buick nevertheless has enough room inside to comfortably seat four good-sized adults. It helps that the rear seat is comfortably high off the floor and that there's a lot of room for the rear passengers' feet beneath the front seats. Children, especially those who've outgrown boosters, will have more to complain about. They'll easily fit, but their view outward through the small, high rear side windows will be limited to the treetops. Though the front seats in the Tucson aren't as comfortable as those in the Encore, with a less luxurious feel and less supportive side bolsters, their headrests aren't overly intrusive. Rear seat passengers won't find the cushion as comfortably positioned, but small ones will have a somewhat easier time seeing out its side windows. see full Buick Encore review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Soul

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review

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