2020 Buick Encore and Encore GX: A Comparison From Every Angle

Published on August 27, 2020 in Comparative Tests by Guillaume Rivard

Buick recently added a fourth SUV to its lineup. Called Encore GX, it’s a stylish and super-modern vehicle, but how exactly does it stand out from the regular Encore that leads Buick sales by a wide margin?

Here are the main differences…

Dimensions
Encore: 4,277 mm (L), 1,781 mm (W), 1,656 mm (H), 2,555 mm (WB)
Encore GX: 4,354 mm (L), 1,814 mm (W), 1,629 mm (H), 2,596 mm (WB)

Volume
Encore: 2,628 litres (interior), 532-1,371 litres (cargo)
Encore GX: 2,670 litres (interior), 665-1,422 litres (cargo)

Engines
Encore: Turbocharged 1.4L 4-cyl., 138 hp, 148 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic
Encore GX: Turbocharged 1.2L 3-cyl., 137 hp, 162 lb-ft, CVT / Turbocharged 1.3L 3-cyl, 155 hp, 174 lb-ft, 9-speed automatic

Fuel Economy
Encore: 8.7 L/100 km (FWD), 9.1 L/100 km (AWD)
Encore GX: 8.4 L/100 km (FWD), 8.5 L/100 km (AWD)

As for the exterior and interior design, take a look at the photo gallery above to compare the two models from every angle.

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