2021 Buick Encore vs 2021 Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$21,990 | MSRP$23,200 |
Listings228 | Listings17 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
2021 Kia Seltos Reviews SummaryThe subcompact SUV segment has now grown to 18 vehicles and counting. It is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments among new cars. This is in large part due to the combination of usable cabin space, efficiency, price, and confidence-inspiring ride height. But even within this segment, there are two classes of vehicles. There are ones that feel somewhat watered down, such as the Ford EcoSport, Chevrolet Trax, and Nissan Kicks. And then there are subcompact SUVs that do not force the buyer to compromise. Options like the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V, and Subaru Crosstrek scale down the size of the SUV without paring back on the quality or features. The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos, slotted below the compact Kia Sportage and midsize Kia Telluride and Sorento, is very much in the latter group, and it may lead the pack out of the gate. The Seltos provides a high-quality cabin, the latest infotainment and safety technologies, and driving dynamics that go well beyond the segment status quo. | |
2021 Buick Encore Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.6 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3087 lbs | Curb Weight3237 lbs |
Height63.6 in | Height65.3 in |
Length172.0 in | Length168.4 in |
Width70.9 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase100.6 in |
Maximum Payload1080 lbs | Maximum Payload1018 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,990 | $23,200 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | The subcompact SUV segment has now grown to 18 vehicles and counting. It is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments among new cars. This is in large part due to the combination of usable cabin space, efficiency, price, and confidence-inspiring ride height. But even within this segment, there are two classes of vehicles. There are ones that feel somewhat watered down, such as the Ford EcoSport, Chevrolet Trax, and Nissan Kicks. And then there are subcompact SUVs that do not force the buyer to compromise. Options like the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V, and Subaru Crosstrek scale down the size of the SUV without paring back on the quality or features. The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos, slotted below the compact Kia Sportage and midsize Kia Telluride and Sorento, is very much in the latter group, and it may lead the pack out of the gate. The Seltos provides a high-quality cabin, the latest infotainment and safety technologies, and driving dynamics that go well beyond the segment status quo. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.6 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3087 lbs | 3237 lbs |
Height | 63.6 in | 65.3 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 168.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 100.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | 1018 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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