Buick Encore vs Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Overview
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Preferred | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2022 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,600 (best) | $24,950 |
| Lowest listing price | $5,999 (best) | $9,234 |
| Median listing price | $15,788 | $11,456 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $20,797 | $17,411 (best) |
| For sale now | 13 (best) | 4 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 27 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal | 17.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 155 hp | 185 hp (best) |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.4 L | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 48.4 cu ft | 71.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,018 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 106.3 in (best) |
| Length | 168.4 in | 185 in (best) |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74 in (best) |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 4 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Encore | Hyundai Santa Fe Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred $24,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $24,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Preferred $25,220 MSRP | Base $26,500 MSRP |
| 3 | — | 2.0T $31,350 MSRP |
| 4 | — | 2.0T $32,900 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 2.0T Ultimate $35,650 MSRP |
| 6 | — | 2.0T Ultimate $37,200 MSRP |
Live inventory
Buick Encore13 for sale
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Used2022 Buick Encore
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Quicksilver Metallic•ebony32,043 mi$20,797Peachtree Mitsubishi
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Used2019 Buick Encore
Preferred
Coppertino Metallic•Shale/Ebony Accents59,385 mi$15,269Findlay Toyota Prescott
Prescott, AZ
Used2021 Buick Encore
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Black•Afn Ebony22,429 mi$17,032Coconut Creek Mazda
Coconut Creek, FL
Used2019 Buick Encore
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Ebony, Cloth With Leatherette Seat Trim45,118 mi$15,788Best Chevrolet
Hingham, MA
Used2016 Buick Encore
Premium
Graphite Gray Metallic•titanium98,303 mi$12,120McCarthy Hyundai Blue Springs
Blue Springs, MO
Used2018 Buick Encore
Essence
Graphite Gray Metallic•ebony71,831 mi$12,993Economy Auto Outlet
Massillon, OH
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport4 for sale
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Used2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Base
Bronze•Beige141,561 mi$9,699McCarthy Hyundai of Topeka
Topeka, KS
Used2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2.4L
Mineral Gray•gray115,571 mi$9,234Paramount Kia of Hickory
Hickory, NC
Used2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2.0T Ultimate Auto
Mineral Gray•BLACK66,778 mi$17,411Hyundai of Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, FL
Used2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2.4L
Twilight Black•beige86,130 mi$13,213Sebring Toyota
Sebring, FL
Buick Encore vs Hyundai Santa Fe Sport FAQ
- Which is better: 2022 Buick Encore or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Buick Encore vs 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2022 Buick Encore or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Buick Encore starts lower at $24,600. Live Buick Encore listings start at $5,999. Live Hyundai Santa Fe Sport listings start at $9,234.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Buick Encore or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- The 2022 Buick Encore leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,600).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2022 Buick Encore or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- The 2022 Buick Encore leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better horsepower: 2022 Buick Encore or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (240).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2022 Buick Encore or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Buick Encore vs 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick Encore (5/5 NHTSA overall); Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall).