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2022 Buick Encore Preferred FWD
2024 Kia Sportage LX AWD
$26,100 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9 / 10
$28,990 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6 / 10
Sub-Model Encore Sub-Model Sportage
Make Buick Make Kia
Model Encore Model Sportage
Model Year 2022 Buick Encore Model Year 2024 Kia Sportage
Year 2022 Year 2024
MSRP $26,100 MSRP $28,990
Engine 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 8-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 155 hp Horsepower 187 hp
Torque 177 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm Torque 258 lb-ft
City 24 MPG City 42 MPG
Highway 32 MPG Highway 44 MPG
Combined 27 MPG Combined 43 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 13.7 gallons
Cruising Range City 336 miles Cruising Range City 575.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway 448 miles Cruising Range Highway 602.8 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 36.7 ft Turning Diameter 38.6 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Optional Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Standard Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Not Available Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Optional Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player Not Available MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Not Available Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Not Available Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,237 lbs Curb Weight 3,532 lbs
Ground Clearance 6.22 in Ground Clearance 7.1 in
Wheelbase 100.6 in Wheelbase 108.5 in
Front Wheel Size 18"" x 7"" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size 18"" x 7"" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7"
Front Tire P215/55R18 Front Tire P235/65HR17
Rear Tire P215/55R18 Rear Tire P235/65HR17
Front Width 60.65 in Front Width 63.8 in
Max Width 70.1 in Max Width 73.4 in
Height 65.25 in Height 65.4 in
Length 168.35 in Length 183.5 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.58 in Front Seat Headroom 39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.18 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room 51.65 in Front Seat Hip Room 54.8 in
Front Seat Leg Room 40.82 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom 38.78 in Rear Seat Headroom 39.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 52.5 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 50.08 in Rear Seat Hip Room 53.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.75 in Rear Seat Leg Room 41.3 in
Battery Size N/A Battery Size 1.49 kWh
Maximum Towing Capacity N/A Maximum Towing Capacity 1,653 lbs