2020 Buick Encore vs. 2020 Hyundai KONA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Buick Encore and 2020 Hyundai KONA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Buick Encore and the 2020 Hyundai KONA.
When comparing the 2020 Buick Encore's and the 2020 Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Buick Encore has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2020 Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Buick Encore's and the 2020 Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Hyundai KONA is a better car than the 2020 Buick Encore.
Pricing: A used 2020 Buick Encore ranges from $14,919 to $22,184 while a used 2020 Hyundai KONA is priced between $14,934 to $23,438.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Buick Encore loses 44 percent of its value and the 2020 Hyundai KONA loses 34.1 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Hyundai KONA retains 10 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Buick Encore.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Encore is 8.3 out of 10 while the Hyundai KONA's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Buick Encore being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs and the Hyundai KONA being ranked 4 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick Encore is 7.2 out of 10. For the Hyundai KONA the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Buick Encore an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai KONA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Buick Encore’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the 2020 Hyundai KONA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Encore is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The KONA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. This gives the 2020 Hyundai KONA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Buick Encore. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the 2020 Hyundai KONA has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2020 Buick Encore has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room. The 2020 Buick Encore and 2020 Hyundai KONA are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Buick Encore and the 2020 Hyundai KONA have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$33,831
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$23,200 - $42,650
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,350 - $28,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,480
Price Range:
$14,919 - $22,184
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$26,100
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$18,480 - $31,559
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
339
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52,187
# Good or Great Deals:
148
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,976
Price Range:
$14,934 - $23,438
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,934
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,301 - $24,775
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
435
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53,119
# Good or Great Deals:
180
Buick Encore Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai KONA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Buick Encore
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.1 - 8.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Hyundai KONA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.8 - 10
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.4
Buick Encore Rankings
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66 out of / 68Hyundai KONA Rankings
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55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Buick Encore Trim Levels
Base, Essence, Preferred, Sport Touring
2020 Hyundai KONA Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
148 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 30 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
18.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
45.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
113.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3237 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
168.4 inches
Wheelbase:
100.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2890 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
164 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P215/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
White
Summit White
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
White
Chalk White
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Surf Blue
Gray
Thunder Gray
Orange
Sunset Orange
Red
Pulse Red
Silver
Sonic Silver
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray/Black
