Buick Encore GX vs Acura MDX
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2020 | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$51,800 | MSRP$25,600 |
Listings941 | Listings2119 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4268 lbs | Curb Weight3023 lbs |
Height67.9 in | Height64.1 in |
Length198.4 in | Length171.2 in |
Width78.7 in | Width71.4 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase102.2 in |
Maximum Payload1173 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2020 | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $51,800 | $25,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4268 lbs | 3023 lbs |
Height | 67.9 in | 64.1 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 171.2 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 71.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 102.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1173 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 1000 lbs |

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