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Buick Encore vs Kia Seltos

2022 Buick Encore
2022 Buick Encore
$24,600MSRP
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2024 Kia Seltos
2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
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2022 Buick Encore
$24,600MSRP
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2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2013-2023

Years produced

2021-Present

MSRP

$24,600

MSRP

$24,490

Listings

271

Listings

234

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Pros

  • Lots of helpful standard safety features

  • Functional cabin with intuitive technology

  • AWD standard on base trim level

Cons

  • Base engine feels underpowered

  • Optional turbo engine suffers from low-speed turbo-lag

Reviews Summary

Reviews 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.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.4L 155 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 146 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

155 hp @ 5600 rpm

Horsepower

146 hp @ 6200 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

31
2022 Buick Encore
2022 Buick Encore
$24,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Kia Seltos
2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Buick Encore
$24,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2013-2023
2021-Present
MSRP
$24,600
$24,490
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.7

4.8

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Lots of helpful standard safety features

  • Functional cabin with intuitive technology

  • AWD standard on base trim level

Cons

  • Base engine feels underpowered

  • Optional turbo engine suffers from low-speed turbo-lag

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.
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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

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