Kia Soul (2012) vs. Buick Encore GX (2021) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2021 Buick Encore GX Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Kia Soul	Buick Encore GX
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 1.3L I3 DOHC-4v 155 hp@5600 174 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	102.2 in	-1.8 in
Length	162.2 in	171.4 in	-9.2 in
Width	70.3 in	71.4 in	-1.1 in
Height	63.4 in	64.1 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	2690 lb.	3075 lb.	-385 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	13.2 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.7 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.4 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	51.9 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	40.9 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	38.1 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.6 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	47.5 in	5.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	36.0 in	3 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	4.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	23.5 ft³	0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	50.2 ft³	3.2 ft³

2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.

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