2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 INFINITI QX80 Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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Picture of the 2025 INFINITI QX80

2025 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $82,450 to $109,900
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 101.0 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 450 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 211.2 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 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 INFINITI QX80 than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The INFINITI QX80 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Buick Encore GX.

Convenience
With the INFINITI QX80, 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 INFINITI QX80, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the INFINITI QX80, 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 INFINITI QX80.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a significantly smaller turning radius than the INFINITI QX80, allowing you to much 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 INFINITI QX80.

Powertrain
The Buick Encore GX has much lower torque than the INFINITI QX80, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Buick Encore GX seats a lot fewer people than the INFINITI QX80. The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the INFINITI QX80.