2021 Buick Encore vs 2021 Kia Sorento
Overview | |
MSRP$23,200 | MSRP$29,390 |
Listings171 | Listings700 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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2021 Buick Encore Reviews Summary | |
2021 Kia Sorento Reviews SummaryAfter striking gold with the Telluride, Kia has doubled down on the three-row SUV segment with the redesigned Sorento. While it might not bring the same level of near-luxury refinement that has made the Telluride a smash hit, the slightly smaller Sorento arrives as a compelling option for those who value a more maneuverable family crossover. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3237 lbs | Curb Weight3714 lbs |
Height65.3 in | Height66.7 in |
Length168.4 in | Length189.0 in |
Width70.1 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase100.6 in | Wheelbase110.8 in |
Maximum Payload1018 lbs | Maximum Payload1643 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,200 | $29,390 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | After striking gold with the Telluride, Kia has doubled down on the three-row SUV segment with the redesigned Sorento. While it might not bring the same level of near-luxury refinement that has made the Telluride a smash hit, the slightly smaller Sorento arrives as a compelling option for those who value a more maneuverable family crossover. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3237 lbs | 3714 lbs |
Height | 65.3 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 189.0 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 110.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1018 lbs | 1643 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |

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