2024 Buick Encore GX vs. 2023 Jeep Renegade Review

Picture of the 2024 Buick Encore GX

2024 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $25,600 to $33,500
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Picture of the 2023 Jeep Renegade

2023 Jeep
Renegade

MSRP*: $27,850 to $32,970
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 27 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 50.8 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 177-hp, 1.3-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 177 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 166.6 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 74.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 35.1 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.5 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 Renegade than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Jeep Renegade 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Encore GX as you will with the Jeep Renegade, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Buick Encore GX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Jeep Renegade.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Jeep Renegade, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Buick Encore GX, which is slightly longer than the Jeep Renegade.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a larger turning radius than the Jeep Renegade, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Buick Encore GX has a little less horsepower than the Jeep Renegade.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Buick Encore GX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Jeep Renegade.

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 Renegade. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Buick Encore GX as you will in the Jeep Renegade.