Buick vs. Kia
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and Kia 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 Kia cars.
When comparing the Buick brand to the Kia brand, Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
Buick versus Kia: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Kia pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Buick and Kia both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Buick versus Kia: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Kia 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. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Buick versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Kia has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans.
Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.
Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
$26,018 - $35,386
Buick Envision
$36,636 - $47,595
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Kia Seltos
$25,275 - $33,370
Kia Sportage
$30,461 - $39,759
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
$24,059 - $32,667
Buick Envision
$34,890 - $45,587
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Kia Seltos
$25,068 - $33,775
Kia Sportage
$30,642 - $40,180
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
45.9%
Buick Envision
53.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Kia Seltos
44.4%
Kia Sportage
47.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
137 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Buick Envision
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Kia Seltos
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Kia Sportage
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not Yet Available
Buick Envision
22 / 28 / 24
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Kia Seltos
Not Yet Available
Kia Sportage
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
1000 lbs
Buick Envision
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Kia Seltos
Not yet available
Kia Sportage
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not available
Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
Not available
Kia Sportage
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not available
Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
Not available
Kia Sportage
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
8.0 / 10
Buick Envision
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
7.4 / 10
Kia Sportage
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
8.1 / 10
Buick Envision
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
8.2 / 10
Kia Sportage
8.0 / 10
