2025 Buick Enclave vs 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

$45,100 · Crossover

$39,890 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Buick Enclave bursts onto the scene with a commanding presence, boasting 328 hp and a robust 326 lb-ft of torque, making its 207.6-inch frame feel surprisingly responsive. It prioritizes spacious luxury, though its 23 MPG combined efficiency reflects its larger stature. Conversely, the 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid offers a sharp, eco-conscious alternative, starting $5,210 lower at just $39,890 and achieving a stellar 35 MPG combined. The Kia’s distinct advantage is its 34 miles of all-electric range, perfect for daily battery-powered commuting. While the Enclave offers significantly more muscle, the Sportage PHEV packs a punch with its impressive efficiency and the flexibility of AWD. The 67 hp deficit in the Kia is countered by its superior footprint efficiency, making it the smart choice for cost-conscious drivers seeking modern tech.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

The Kia Sportage PHEV wins for commuters due to its 34 miles of electric range and superior 35 MPG combined efficiency compared to the Buick's 23 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Buick Enclave

The Buick Enclave provides a larger, more spacious cabin signaled by its 207.6-inch length and potentially greater comfort for hauling passengers.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Buick Enclave

The Enclave delivers 328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque, offering significantly more raw power than the Kia's 261 hp output.

💰 Best Value

2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

The Kia Sportage PHEV is the clear value winner, costing $5,210 less while delivering drastically better fuel economy.

Choose the Buick Enclave if...

You absolutely need the substantial 328 hp engine for freeway merging or towing capabilities.
Your priority is maximizing interior space, reflected in the Enclave's greater overall size (207.6 inches long).
You prefer the smooth operation of a 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission paired with regular unleaded fuel.

Choose the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid if...

Saving money at the pump is crucial, thanks to its 35 MPG combined rating.
You benefit significantly from the 34 miles of pure electric driving capability offered by the PHEV system.
You desire the added traction benefits of an All-Wheel Drive system standard on the Kia.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Buick Enclave	Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Length	207.6"	183.5"
Width	79.6"	73.4"
Height	71.0"	66.9"
Wheelbase	120.9"	108.5"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Buick	Kia
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	—
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	—
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Folding Headrests	✓	—
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Buick	Kia
Base Engine Displacement	2.5 L	1.6 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	plug-in hybrid
Horsepower	328 hp @ 5500 rpm	261 hp
Torque	326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	258 lb-ft
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Buick	Kia
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Center Differential Type	—	Locking
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Buick	Kia
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	20/27 MPG	36/35 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	23 MPG	35 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	388.0/523.8 mi.	399.6/388.5 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.4 gal.	11.1 gal.
EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe)	—	88/79 MPGe
EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe)	—	84 MPGe
EPA Electric Driving Range	—	34 mi.
EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi)	—	40
Charging Time (240V)	—	2.0 hr.
DC Fast Charging Port Type	—	SAE J1772

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Buick	Kia
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	—
Side View Camera	✓	—
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	—
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	—
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	✓	—
Leatherette Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Sun Sensor	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	—
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Cruise Control	—	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Buick	Kia
Infotainment Display	30.0 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	Bose	—
Speaker System	12	6
Subwoofer Count	1	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	—
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Android Auto (Wired)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Buick	Kia
One-Touch Power Windows	4	2
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Moonroof Type	—	1st Row Power Glass Extended

Frontseats

Feature	Buick	Kia
Front Head Room	42.6 in.	37.8 in.
Front Leg Room	44.3 in.	41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	62.2 in.	57.5 in.
Front Hip Room	58.7 in.	54.8 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	—
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	4-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	—
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level

Rearseats

Feature	Buick	Kia
Rear Head Room	40.0 in.	38.0 in.
Rear Leg Room	41.5 in.	39.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	62.1 in.	55.6 in.
Rear Hip Room	58.5 in.	53.4 in.
Folding Rear Seatback	✓	—
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Buick	Kia
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	20 in.	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	P255/55R20	235/55R19
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	—
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	—
Wheel Size	—	19 x 7.5 in

Suspension

Feature	Buick	Kia
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Buick	Kia
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ 100000 mi.	5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ unlimited mi.	—
EV Battery Warranty	—	10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	10 yr./ 100000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Buick Enclave and 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid.

How much more cargo space does the larger Buick Enclave offer over the Kia Sportage PHEV?

The 2025 Buick Enclave provides a generous 22.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, which is notably smaller than the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV's 34.5 cubic feet, despite the Buick's larger exterior dimensions.

Can the Kia Sportage PHEV handle daily driving solely on electricity?

Yes, the Kia offers an impressive 34 miles of all-electric range, which could cover many commuters' round trips without ever engaging the gasoline engine.

What is the performance gap between the two crossovers?

The Buick Enclave possesses a distinct power advantage, outputting 328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque, whereas the Kia Sportage PHEV produces 261 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.

Is the higher price of the Buick Enclave justified by its fuel economy?

No, the Buick costs $5,210 more (starting at $45,100) and only achieves 23 MPG combined, significantly trailing the Kia's 35 MPG combined efficiency.

Do both vehicles require premium fuel?

Fortunately, neither vehicle demands premium fuel; both the 2025 Buick Enclave and the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV are rated to run on regular unleaded gasoline.

Which vehicle offers better drivetrain flexibility for varied conditions?

The Kia Sportage PHEV comes standard with All-Wheel Drive, giving it a traction advantage over the standard Front Wheel Drive configuration of the entry-level Buick Enclave.