The Kia Seltos landed in the automotive scene last year and is today the best subcompact SUV on the market. Even though brands like Buick that claim to be high-end offer products in the same segment, the Seltos presents itself with more style, technology and a much better build quality.
Here we compare the 2021 Kia Seltos to the 2021 Buick Encore GX.
More performance in the 2021 Kia Seltos
To start, the Kia Seltos offers two engines. The first one is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that develops 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. This engine can be mated to Kia's all-wheel drive system for optimum grip in all conditions.
The base engine of the Encore GX is a 1.2-liter three-cylinder that produces only 137 horsepower. Not only is the power delivered by this one inferior to the base engine of the Seltos, but this unit cannot be paired with an all-wheel drive system, which puts it at a great disadvantage in winter.
Finally, the Seltos' base engine is less fuel-efficient, with a consumption rating of 8.2 L/100 km in the city and 7.1 L/100 km on the highway on the Seltos FWD compared to 9.0 L/100 km in the city and 7.7 L/100 km on the Encore GX in the same conditions.
The Seltos' second engine is the powerful 1.6-liter four-cylinder that develops 175 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It is more powerful than the Buick Encore GX’s top engine, which produces only 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque.
The 2021 Kia Seltos is much more versatile
The Kia Seltos is here to meet all of your transportation needs. With 752 liters of cargo volume in the normal configuration and 1,778 liters with the rear seats down, the Seltos maximizes possibilities. On the other hand, the Encore GX can only deliver 655 liters and 1,422 liters in the same conditions, which makes it much less practical.
Finally, the Kia Seltos is more affordable than the Buick Encore GX. With a starting price of $ 25,000 compared to $ 28,348 for the Encore GX, the Kia Seltos offers a much better value.
The Kia Seltos is better in every way. You can buy your Kia online with us. Our representatives await your call and can answer all of your questions.
