2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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2025 Kia
Sportage Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,590 to $37,590
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 38 - 42 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 38 - 44 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage Hybrid than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Encore GX and the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Kia Sportage Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Buick Encore GX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Buick Encore GX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Buick Encore GX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Encore GX has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Encore GX does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Encore GX and the Kia Sportage Hybrid. The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.