2025 Buick Envista vs. 2025 Hyundai Kona Review

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2025 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $23,700 to $28,600
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2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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MPG - City 28 MPG 24 - 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 29 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 42.0 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 147 - 190 hp
Exterior Length 182.6 in 171.3 - 172.6 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 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 Envista offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Hyundai Kona, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Envista and the Hyundai Kona.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Envista as you will with the Hyundai Kona, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Envista will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Kona.

Dimensions
The Buick Envista is about the same width as the Hyundai Kona. If you go with the Buick Envista, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai Kona.

Handling
The Buick Envista has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Hyundai Kona, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Envista has a lot less horsepower than the Hyundai Kona.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Buick Envista doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Hyundai Kona.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Envista and the Hyundai Kona. The Buick Envista has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Kona.