Comparison - Hyundai Tucson N Line 2020 - vs - Buick Encore Preferred 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Hyundai ix35,Hyundai Tucson ix,Hyundai Tucson ix35

Also called:

Opel Mokka,Bitter Mokka,Vauxhall Mokka

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
27,450
Updated: 
15 Sep 2020
$
26,100
Updated: 
28 Mar 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.30gals
14.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Champion Blue
#3555A4
Fiery Red
#B33138
Micron Grey
#676A73
Moon Rock
#645D5B
Olivine Grey
#767E7D
Phantom Black
#191C1E
Platinum Silver
#BFC5CB
Polar White
#C6CACB
Stellar Blue
#213B82
Color: 
Dark Moon Blue Metallic
#2A3040
Ebony Twilight Metallic/Anthracite
#090909
Quicksilver Metallic/Anthracite
#DADEDD
Summit White/Anthracite
#FFFFFF
White Frost Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic
#DDE0DB
Cinnabar Metallic/Anthracite
#E4E4E4

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2019 Buick Encore ranked #3 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Buick Encore has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 37 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Nice interior with lots of standard features
User-friendly infotainment system
Nimble handling

Cons
Underpowered base engine
Higher base price than rivals

By: 
usnews.com

The Encore's available trims have been downsized to the base and Preferred models for 2021. With the exception of adding Dark Moon Blue Metallic and Cinnabar Metallic exterior colors, Buick hasn't made any changes to its smallest SUV.

Pros
Smooth ride,
intuitive infotainment setup,
surprisingly spacious cabin.

Cons
Not as fuel efficient as key rivals,
lacks standard safety tech,
just plain slow.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Simplified trim lineup. Improved suite of driver safety aids.

Pros
Hushed cabin at highway speeds
Maneuverable size

Cons
Tepid acceleration
Limited feature availability
Small cargo area
Unimpressive fuel economy

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Low Phase MPG-28.8 / High Phase - 42.2 /Combined - 36.2
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
1.40L
Torque: 
195ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
148ft-lbs
at 1 850rpm
Horsepower: 
174hp
at 5 500rpm
138hp
at 4 900rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.70Feet
36.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio, Phone and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
12V Power Outlets in Front Console and Luggage Compartment
Bottle Holders - Front Centre Console and Doors
Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
Drive Mode Select - (Automatic Transmission and DCT only)
Electric Windows - Front and Rear with Anti-Trap Mechanism and One Touch Control (Driver Window)
Flex Steer - (Manual Transmission only)
Glove Compartment - Illuminated with Cooling Function
Luggage Cover
Luggage Hooks
Parking Brake - Electric
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
Parking System - Rear Camera
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel and Gear Knob
N Line Branded Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Airbag Deployment Notification
Emergency Service
Air Conditioning

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
176.10in
168.40in
Width: 
72.80in
70.10in
Height: 
64.90in
65.30in
Ground Clearance: 
6.20in
Front Track: 
63.30in
60.60in
Rear Track: 
63.70in
60.60in
Wheel Base: 
105.10in
100.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
38.80
Front Leg Room: 
40.80in
Rear leg room: 
35.80in
Front Hip Room: 
51.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
54.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
50.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
52.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
53.00cu.ft
48.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.10cu.ft
18.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3311.00lbs
3358.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electric Windows - Front and Rear with Anti-Trap Mechanism and One Touch Control (Driver Window)
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Adjustable Head Restraints
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment (Manual)
Driver's Seat Lumbar Support (Electric)
Front Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment (Manual)
Front Seats - Heated
N Line Leather & Suede Seats
2-Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
6 -way power driver seat
4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
Leatherette/Cloth
Bucket front seats
Fold flat passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
6 -way power passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Seats - Reclining (Manual)
Rear Seats - Split Folding (60/40)
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding Center Armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut with coil spring
Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi link type
Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Front Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Sun Visors - with Driver and Passenger Illuminated LED Vanity Mirrors
Smart Key - Keyless Entry with Engine Start/Stop Button
Air Conditioning - Climate Control (Dual Zone)
Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Wireless Phone Charging Pad
USB and Aux Connections - Front
Touchscreen Satellite Navigation (8") including Traffic Messaging Channel, Mapcare and LIVE Services
Speakers - 2 Tweeters, 2 Front, 2 Rear
Phone Connection - Apple CarPlay
Phone Connection - Android Auto™
Bluetooth® Connectivity
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
6 total speakers
USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Windscreen Washer Fluid Sensor and Warning Indicator
Door Courtesy Light
Headlights - Halogen Projector
Tinted Glass with Windscreen Shade Band
Roof rack
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19"
18 x 7.0-In.
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Painted Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated discs, floating caliper
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid discs, floating caliper
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Perimeter Alarm
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners - Front
Seatbelt Reminder - Front & Rear
Seatbelts - Height Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger
Speed Sensitive Automatic Door Locking
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Turn Signal Mirrors
Emergency Service*
Rear center 3-point belt
Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Options

Packages: 
Buick Interior Protection Package
Active Package
Road Trip Package
Safety Package
Exterior Options: 
Accessory Carrier Hitch
Wheel Lock Kit
Roof Rack Cross Rails
Power Glass Moonroof
Front License Plate Bracket
18" 5-Spoke Midnight Silver Aluminum Wheels
Interior Options: 
All-Weather Floor Mats
Front Footwell and Cup Holder Lighting Kit
Custom Molded Cargo Tray
Cargo Mat
Premium All-Weather Floor Liners
Cargo Net

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, leatherette/cloth
#000000
Shale Seats w/Ebony Accents, leatherette/cloth
#948E7B