2024 Buick Encore GX vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

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2024 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $25,600 to $33,500
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $28,395 to $40,845
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 181-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 38.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 39.1 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 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Convenience
The Mitsubishi Outlander 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). Clearly, the Buick Encore GX is a better financial choice over the Mitsubishi Outlander, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 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 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a larger turning radius than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 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 Mitsubishi Outlander.

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

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