2021 Buick Encore vs. 2021 Kia Seltos

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What is the main difference between Encore and Seltos?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the cargo volume, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2021 Kia Seltos has a more powerful engine and it gets 2.5 more mpg than the 2021 Buick Encore. And finally, the 2021 Seltos has a 7.8 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, All Wheel
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel
MSRP
MSRP
$23,200
$21,990
Engine
Engine
1.4/85.4
2.0 L/122
Horsepower
Horsepower
153 hp
146 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
24 - 25 MPG
29 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
30 - 32 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 MPG
31 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.1 in
70.9 in
Length
Length
168.4 in
172 in
Height
Height
65.2 in
63.6 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
100.6 in
103.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82 ft2
84.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
38.5 - 40 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.8 in
41.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
55.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.8 in
38.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.7 in
38 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.5 in
54.7 in

Costs

2021 Buick Encore

2021 Kia Seltos

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100 - $2,200
$1,850
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$119 (2021 Buick Encore FWD 4dr Preferred)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$9,383 - $9,483
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