2021 Kia Seltos vs 2021 Buick Encore GX

The small and sporty 2021 Kia Seltos is a perfect match for busy Tampa streets and beaten off-road trails. The adventure-set Seltos offers unique style and the latest in-car entertainment features. Backed by two power-packed engine options, the Seltos lineup hits every mark on shoppers’ lists.

The LX, S, EX, S Turbo, and SX Turbo make up the Seltos range of vehicles, with a starting price of $21,990 for the base LX. The top-tier Seltos SX Turbo keeps things budget-friendly, starting off at just $27,890. This 2021 Kia Seltos vs 2021 Buick Encore GX comparison guide is putting the Seltos up against another sporty member of the small crossover competition. See how the two compare below in this guide from Friendly Kia.

2021 Kia Seltos Leads Compact Crossover Competition

Looking at the 2021 Kia Seltos and the 2021 Buick Encore GX on paper, the Seltos is the clear winner. This Kia is powered by a standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 146 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque on tap. The Seltos offers a top-tier 1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine that offers a maximum power output of 175 horsepower. The competing 2021 Encore GX falls short of the power produced by the Seltos in both its standard and available engines. The 2021 Encore GX offers just 137 standard horsepower and a maximum output of 155 horsepower.

The 2021 Seltos makes room for everyone and everyone’s adventure gear with space for five adult passengers and 26.6 cubic feet of cargo space. When just the two front seats are needed the cargo area in the Seltos can open up to 62.8 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded down. The Encore GX offers a similar amount of standard cargo space with 23.5 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats but falls short with just 50.2 cubic feet of maximum cargo space.

Shoppers looking for their ideal off-road-ready crossover will find the 2021 Kia Seltos fits the bill and checks all of the boxes. Come see the Seltos for yourself here at Friendly Kia in New Port Richey, FL. Contact a member of our team for more information.