Buick Encore vs Kia Sportage
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Kia Sportage
Overview
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Preferred | LX |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2022 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,600 (best) | $28,690 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 24 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal | 14.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 155 hp | 187 hp (best) |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.4 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 48.4 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,018 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lbs (best) | 3,697 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 7.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 108.5 in (best) |
| Length | 168.4 in | 184.4 in (best) |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.4 in (best) |
| Height | 65.3 in | 65.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Kia SportageLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 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 | None reported |
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 | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred $24,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $28,690 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Preferred $25,220 MSRP | LX $30,490 MSRP |
| 3 | — | LX $30,290 MSRP |
| 4 | — | EX $30,490 MSRP |
| 5 | — | EX $32,290 MSRP |
| 6 | — | S $32,590 MSRP |
| 7 | — | X-Line $32,990 MSRP |
| 8 | — | EX $33,590 MSRP |
| 9 | — | SX $34,290 MSRP |
| 10 | — | X-Line $35,490 MSRP |
| 11 | — | SX-Prestige $36,290 MSRP |
| 12 | — | SX-Prestige $38,090 MSRP |
| 13 | — | SX-Prestige $40,390 MSRP |
| 14 | — | X-Pro Prestige $39,590 MSRP |
| 15 | — | X-Line $40,490 MSRP |
| 16 | — | X-Line Prestige $47,190 MSRP |