2021 Buick Encore vs 2021 Hyundai Kona
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MSRP$23,200 | MSRP$20,500 |
Listings171 | Listings504 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2021 Hyundai Kona Reviews SummaryAfter three years on the market, the Hyundai Kona continues to wow with great features, strong styling, and decent specs. The 2021 model year brings subtle changes to the Kona lineup, including new colors, a new Night Edition with Rays semi-gloss black 18-inch wheels, and gloss black exterior and interior accents. Hyundai offers the Kona in several trims: SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Night Edition, Limited, and Ultimate. A Hyundai Kona Electric model is available as well, but we'll cover that in a separate overview. A high-performance Kona N will be available for the 2022 model year. The Hyundai Kona competes with subcompact SUVs that include the Kia Soul, Volkswagen Taos, Mazda CX-30, Subaru Crosstrek, Nissan Kicks, Hyundai Venue, and Toyota C-HR. Given its size and price, buyers may also cross-shop the larger Hyundai Tucson. New car buyers have many other choices, then, but the Kona still stands out as a value-forward crossover with a long warranty and plenty of standard features. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space19.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3237 lbs | Curb Weight2890 lbs |
Height65.3 in | Height61.0 in |
Length168.4 in | Length164.0 in |
Width70.1 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase100.6 in | Wheelbase102.4 in |
Maximum Payload1018 lbs | Maximum Payload1089 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,200 | $20,500 |
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Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | After three years on the market, the Hyundai Kona continues to wow with great features, strong styling, and decent specs. The 2021 model year brings subtle changes to the Kona lineup, including new colors, a new Night Edition with Rays semi-gloss black 18-inch wheels, and gloss black exterior and interior accents. Hyundai offers the Kona in several trims: SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Night Edition, Limited, and Ultimate. A Hyundai Kona Electric model is available as well, but we'll cover that in a separate overview. A high-performance Kona N will be available for the 2022 model year. The Hyundai Kona competes with subcompact SUVs that include the Kia Soul, Volkswagen Taos, Mazda CX-30, Subaru Crosstrek, Nissan Kicks, Hyundai Venue, and Toyota C-HR. Given its size and price, buyers may also cross-shop the larger Hyundai Tucson. New car buyers have many other choices, then, but the Kona still stands out as a value-forward crossover with a long warranty and plenty of standard features. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 19.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3237 lbs | 2890 lbs |
Height | 65.3 in | 61.0 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 164.0 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 102.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1018 lbs | 1089 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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