Buick vs. Hyundai

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and Hyundai contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Buick and Hyundai cars.

When comparing the Buick brand to the Hyundai brand, Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.

Buick versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Hyundai pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Buick and Hyundai in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Buick and Hyundai both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Buick versus Hyundai: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Hyundai vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Buick offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Hyundai offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Buick versus Hyundai: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Hyundai has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles.

Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.