Buick Encore vs Hyundai Kona
Overview | |
Years produced2013-2023 | Years produced2018-Present |
MSRP$24,600 | MSRP$24,550 |
Listings313 | Listings476 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThat there are no major changes beyond a couple of new trim levels for the 2025 Hyundai Kona is neither a surprise nor a bad thing. Not a surprise because this second-generation model only made its debut one year ago, making it too soon to expect any major updates. And not a bad thing because, frankly, this second-generation Kona was already a great subcompact SUV. Time does not stand still, however, particularly when it comes to crossovers, so it’s time to find out how the Kona performs one year on, and whether it continues to deliver value in an increasingly busy part of the market. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City24 | MPG City |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway |
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 City24 | MPG City |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3195 lbs | Curb Weight3005 lbs |
Height65.2 in | Height62.2 in |
Length168.4 in | Length171.3 in |
Width70.1 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase100.6 in | Wheelbase104.7 in |
Maximum Payload1018 lbs | Maximum Payload1085 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2013-2023 | 2018-Present |
MSRP | $24,600 | $24,550 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | That there are no major changes beyond a couple of new trim levels for the 2025 Hyundai Kona is neither a surprise nor a bad thing. Not a surprise because this second-generation model only made its debut one year ago, making it too soon to expect any major updates. And not a bad thing because, frankly, this second-generation Kona was already a great subcompact SUV. Time does not stand still, however, particularly when it comes to crossovers, so it’s time to find out how the Kona performs one year on, and whether it continues to deliver value in an increasingly busy part of the market. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 32 | |
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 | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 32 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3195 lbs | 3005 lbs |
Height | 65.2 in | 62.2 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 171.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1018 lbs | 1085 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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