Buick Encore GX vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
Overview | |
MSRP$24,400 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings1612 | Listings775 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Reviews SummaryThe Encore GX small SUV debuted for the 2020 model year, slotting in just above the best-selling Encore subcompact crossover and below the Envision in Buick's four-SUV lineup. Other than four new extra-cost exterior paint colours, the 2022 Encore GX is a complete carryover from 2021. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City29 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City29 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.5 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3065 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height64.1 in | Height66.1 in |
Length171.4 in | Length180.5 in |
Width71.4 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase102.2 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,400 | $33,075 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Encore GX small SUV debuted for the 2020 model year, slotting in just above the best-selling Encore subcompact crossover and below the Envision in Buick's four-SUV lineup. Other than four new extra-cost exterior paint colours, the 2022 Encore GX is a complete carryover from 2021. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 29 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 29 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.5 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3065 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 64.1 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 171.4 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 106.7 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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