2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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2025 Chevrolet
Trailblazer

MSRP*: $23,100 to $29,300
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MPG - City 26 - 29 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 29 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 54.4 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 137 - 155 hp
Exterior Length 171.2 in 174.1 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 71.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.0 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 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 Chevrolet Trailblazer than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Encore GX and the Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Encore GX as you will with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Buick Encore GX is somewhat more expensive than the Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Dimensions
The Buick Encore GX is about the same width as the Chevrolet Trailblazer. When looking at overall length, the Buick Encore GX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Chevrolet Trailblazer.

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

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Buick Encore GX and the Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Buick Encore GX and the Chevrolet Trailblazer 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 Buick Encore GX and the Chevrolet Trailblazer. The Buick Encore GX has less cargo space than the Chevrolet Trailblazer, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.