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2022 Buick Encore vs. 2023 Nissan Kicks Review

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2022 Buick
Encore

MSRP*: $26,100 to $26,720
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2023 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $20,440 to $23,000
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 31 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 48.4 ft3 32.3 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 122-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 155 hp 122 hp
Exterior Length 168.4 in 169.1 in
Exterior Width 70.1 in 69.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 35.8 in
Front 43.7 in
Rear 33.5 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.8 in
Front 40.4 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Buick Encore than in the Nissan Kicks. The Nissan Kicks will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Buick Encore.

Convenience
The Buick Encore requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Nissan Kicks, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Buick Encore is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Kicks.

Dimensions
The Buick Encore is a little wider than the Nissan Kicks, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Buick Encore takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Kicks.

Handling
The Buick Encore has a larger turning radius than the Nissan Kicks, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Buick Encore has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Kicks.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Encore does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan Kicks.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Encore and the Nissan Kicks. With the Buick Encore, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Nissan Kicks.

Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Buick Encore than that of the Nissan Kicks.