Kia Seltos vs Buick Envision
Overview | |
Years produced2016-Present | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$31,800 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings9345 | Listings9350 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe redesigned 2021 Buick Envision is the start of a new generation, but it doesn’t look or drive like it’s a complete re-do. The Envision, especially its new Avenir top trim, offers plenty to like that makes it more competitive with the rest of the premium compact SUV set. | |
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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.2 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3692 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height64.6 in | Height63.4 in |
Length182.5 in | Length172.6 in |
Width74.1 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase109.4 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2016-Present | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $31,800 | $24,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The redesigned 2021 Buick Envision is the start of a new generation, but it doesn’t look or drive like it’s a complete re-do. The Envision, especially its new Avenir top trim, offers plenty to like that makes it more competitive with the rest of the premium compact SUV set. | 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 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.2 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3692 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 64.6 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1104 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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