2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 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 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV

MSRP*: $40,345 to $50,345
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 248 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 84.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.8 - 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 PHEV than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 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.

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 PHEV, when considering MSRP.

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

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Encore GX has a lot less horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Encore GX does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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