2025 Acura ADX vs. 2025 Buick Encore GX Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura ADX

2025 Acura
ADX

MSRP*: $35,000 to $44,000
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Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 26 - 30 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 31 MPG 28 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 53.9 - 55.1 ft3 50.2 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 137 - 155 hp
Exterior Length 185.8 in 171.2 in
Exterior Width 72.5 in 71.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 38.5 in
Rear 36.8 - 38.0 in
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Acura ADX offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Buick Encore GX, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Acura ADX and the Buick Encore GX.

Convenience
The Acura ADX requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Buick Encore GX, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Acura ADX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Buick Encore GX, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Acura ADX is a little wider than the Buick Encore GX, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Acura ADX, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Buick Encore GX.

Handling
The Acura ADX has the same turning radius as the Buick Encore GX, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Acura ADX has a little more horsepower than the Buick Encore GX.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Acura ADX and the Buick Encore GX are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura ADX and the Buick Encore GX. The Acura ADX has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Buick Encore GX.