2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee L

MSRP*: $40,035 to $64,560
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 84.6 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 357-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 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 293 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 6,200 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 204.9 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 39.9 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 Grand Cherokee L 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 Grand Cherokee L.

Convenience
With the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a smaller turning radius than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

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

Utility
The Buick Encore GX has less seating than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, making the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.