2025 Buick
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 26 - 30 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 31 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 50.2 ft3 | 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 137 - 155 hp | 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 171.2 in | 196.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.4 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Ascent than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Subaru Ascent 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
With the Subaru Ascent, 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 Subaru Ascent, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Subaru Ascent, 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 Subaru Ascent.
Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a smaller turning radius than the Subaru Ascent, 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 Subaru Ascent.
Powertrain
The Buick Encore GX has much lower torque than the Subaru Ascent, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Buick Encore GX has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Ascent.