2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass

2025 Jeep
Compass

MSRP*: $25,900 to $32,395
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MPG - City 26 - 29 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 59.8 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 200 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 173.4 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 73.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 38.3 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 38.5 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 Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass.

Convenience
The Jeep Compass 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Buick Encore GX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Jeep Compass.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Jeep Compass, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Buick Encore GX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Jeep Compass.

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

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

Powertrain
The Buick Encore GX has much lower torque than the Jeep Compass, 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 Jeep Compass. The Buick Encore GX has less cargo space than the Jeep Compass, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.