2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2024 Cadillac XT4 Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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2024 Cadillac
XT4

MSRP*: $37,895 to $44,495
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 48.9 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 235 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 181.1 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front info not available
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.3 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac XT4 than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Buick Encore GX will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Cadillac XT4.

Convenience
With the Cadillac XT4, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Buick Encore GX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). Clearly, the Buick Encore GX is a better financial choice over the Cadillac XT4, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Cadillac XT4, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Buick Encore GX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Cadillac XT4.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a smaller turning radius than the Cadillac XT4, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Encore GX has a lot less horsepower than the Cadillac XT4.

Powertrain
The Buick Encore GX has much lower torque than the Cadillac XT4, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Encore GX and the Cadillac XT4. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Buick Encore GX as you will in the Cadillac XT4.