2019 Nissan Kicks vs 2020 Buick Encore
Overview | |
MSRP$18,640 | MSRP$23,200 |
Listings337 | Listings282 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2019 Nissan Kicks Reviews SummarySo, you’re in the market for an affordable, efficient, and versatile vehicle. A small crossover makes perfect sense, right? The 2019 Nissan Kicks might hit the right marks on paper, but in practice, it leaves a lot to be desired. Crossovers are the hottest-selling cars on the market, and with good reason. They offer added capability and versatility compared to the average economy car. The problem is, some automakers have tried to leverage the appeal of these vehicles without really offering increased practicality or performance. Give a hatchback a slight lift, slap extra plastic around the wheel wells and bumpers, and call it a day. There are things I like about the Nissan Kicks, and there are things I hate. CarGurus has a recommended trim for the Kicks, but if you’re on the fence, you might be served just as well by a conventional hatchback like the Volkswagen Golf. | |
2020 Buick Encore Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
MPG City31 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque148 lb-ft @ 200 rpm |
Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.3 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2639 lbs | Curb Weight3237 lbs |
Height62.4 in | Height65.3 in |
Length169.1 in | Length168.4 in |
Width69.3 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase103.1 in | Wheelbase100.6 in |
Maximum Payload944 lbs | Maximum Payload1018 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $18,640 | $23,200 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | So, you’re in the market for an affordable, efficient, and versatile vehicle. A small crossover makes perfect sense, right? The 2019 Nissan Kicks might hit the right marks on paper, but in practice, it leaves a lot to be desired. Crossovers are the hottest-selling cars on the market, and with good reason. They offer added capability and versatility compared to the average economy car. The problem is, some automakers have tried to leverage the appeal of these vehicles without really offering increased practicality or performance. Give a hatchback a slight lift, slap extra plastic around the wheel wells and bumpers, and call it a day. There are things I like about the Nissan Kicks, and there are things I hate. CarGurus has a recommended trim for the Kicks, but if you’re on the fence, you might be served just as well by a conventional hatchback like the Volkswagen Golf. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 122 hp I4 | 1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | 138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
MPG City | 31 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 122 hp I4 | 1.4L 138 hp I4 |
Torque | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 148 lb-ft @ 200 rpm |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | 138 hp @ 4900 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.3 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2639 lbs | 3237 lbs |
Height | 62.4 in | 65.3 in |
Length | 169.1 in | 168.4 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 100.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 944 lbs | 1018 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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