2024 Buick Encore GX vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Overview | |
MSRP$22,140 | MSRP$25,600 |
Listings1443 | Listings1233 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2023 Hyundai Kona Reviews Summary | |
2024 Buick Encore GX Reviews SummaryVerdict: The latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City30 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City30 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.2 cu ft | Cargo Space23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight2899 lbs | Curb Weight3023 lbs |
Height61.0 in | Height64.1 in |
Length165.6 in | Length171.2 in |
Width70.9 in | Width71.4 in |
Wheelbase102.4 in | Wheelbase102.2 in |
Maximum Payload1069 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,140 | $25,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Verdict: The latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 30 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 30 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.2 cu ft | 23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2899 lbs | 3023 lbs |
Height | 61.0 in | 64.1 in |
Length | 165.6 in | 171.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.4 in |
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1069 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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