Buick Encore GX vs Dodge Grand Caravan
Overview | |
Years produced1987-2020 | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$27,530 | MSRP$25,600 |
Listings1653 | 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 | |
Engine3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower283 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower283 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space31.1 cu ft | Cargo Space23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4510 lbs | Curb Weight3023 lbs |
Height69.0 in | Height64.1 in |
Length203.7 in | Length171.2 in |
Width88.5 in | Width71.4 in |
Wheelbase121.2 in | Wheelbase102.2 in |
Maximum Payload1540 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1987-2020 | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $27,530 | $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 | 3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 283 hp @ 6400 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 283 hp @ 6400 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 31.1 cu ft | 23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4510 lbs | 3023 lbs |
Height | 69.0 in | 64.1 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 171.2 in |
Width | 88.5 in | 71.4 in |
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 102.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1540 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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