2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Nissan Kicks Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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2025 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,830 to $27,680
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 50.1 - 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 141-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 141 hp
Exterior Length 171.2 in 171.9 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 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
The Buick Encore GX offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan Kicks. The Nissan Kicks will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Buick Encore GX.

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). The Buick Encore GX is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Kicks.

Dimensions
The Buick Encore GX is about the same width as the Nissan Kicks. When looking at overall length, the Buick Encore GX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Kicks.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a larger turning radius than the Nissan Kicks, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Buick Encore GX has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Kicks.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Buick Encore GX transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Kicks.

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 Nissan Kicks. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Buick Encore GX as you will in the Nissan Kicks.