2024 Buick Encore GX vs 2025 Hyundai Kona
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MSRP$25,600 | MSRP$24,550 |
Listings171 | Listings378 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2024 Buick Encore GX Reviews SummaryThe latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. | |
2025 Hyundai Kona Reviews SummaryThat there are no major changes 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 a year ago, making it too soon to expect any major updates. And not a bad thing because, frankly, the second-generation Kona was already a great subcompact SUV. Time does not stand still, though, 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 | |
Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City30 | MPG City |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City30 | MPG City |
MPG Highway31 | 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 Space23.5 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3023 lbs | Curb Weight3005 lbs |
Height64.1 in | Height62.2 in |
Length171.2 in | Length171.3 in |
Width71.4 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase102.2 in | Wheelbase104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1085 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,600 | $24,550 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. | That there are no major changes 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 a year ago, making it too soon to expect any major updates. And not a bad thing because, frankly, the second-generation Kona was already a great subcompact SUV. Time does not stand still, though, 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 | ||
Engine | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 30 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 30 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
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 | 23.5 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3023 lbs | 3005 lbs |
Height | 64.1 in | 62.2 in |
Length | 171.2 in | 171.3 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1085 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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