Buick Encore GX vs Kia Sportage
Overview | |
Years produced1995-2002 | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$28,690 | MSRP$25,600 |
Listings9616 | Listings9615 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
Reviews SummaryNo model demonstrates Kia’s growth like the Sportage compact crossover SUV. The nameplate has been around since Kia’s early days in the United States, and has evolved into a true rival for popular crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The current-generation Sportage was introduced for the 2023 model year; it gets revised styling for 2026. Verdict: The refreshed Sportage arrives with the competent execution we’ve come to expect from Kia, but the X-Pro Prestige model doesn’t live up to the brand’s reputation for value. | |
Reviews SummaryVerdict: 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. | |
No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.6 cu ft | Cargo Space23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3435 lbs | Curb Weight3023 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height64.1 in |
Length184.4 in | Length171.2 in |
Width73.4 in | Width71.4 in |
Wheelbase108.5 in | Wheelbase102.2 in |
Maximum Payload1305 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1995-2002 | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $28,690 | $25,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
Summary | No model demonstrates Kia’s growth like the Sportage compact crossover SUV. The nameplate has been around since Kia’s early days in the United States, and has evolved into a true rival for popular crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The current-generation Sportage was introduced for the 2023 model year; it gets revised styling for 2026. Verdict: The refreshed Sportage arrives with the competent execution we’ve come to expect from Kia, but the X-Pro Prestige model doesn’t live up to the brand’s reputation for value. | Verdict: 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. |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.6 cu ft | 23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3435 lbs | 3023 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 64.1 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 171.2 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 71.4 in |
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 102.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1305 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 1000 lbs |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.