Buick Encore vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
Years produced2013-2023 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$24,600 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings3404 | Listings9466 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
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 Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3195 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height65.2 in | Height63.4 in |
Length168.4 in | Length172.6 in |
Width70.1 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase100.6 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1018 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2013-2023 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $24,600 | $24,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3195 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 65.2 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1018 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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