2025 Buick
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 26 - 30 MPG | 25 - 27 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 31 MPG | 29 - 34 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 50.2 ft3 | 54.7 - 54.9 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 | 152 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,500 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 171.2 in | 176.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.4 in | 70.9 - 71.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in |
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 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
The Buick Encore GX offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Crosstrek, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Subaru Crosstrek 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 Crosstrek, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Buick Encore GX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Crosstrek.
Dimensions
The Buick Encore GX is about the same width as the Subaru Crosstrek.
The Buick Encore GX is slightly shorter than the Subaru Crosstrek, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Crosstrek, 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 Subaru Crosstrek.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Buick Encore GX and the Subaru Crosstrek are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
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 Subaru Crosstrek.
The Buick Encore GX has less cargo space than the Subaru Crosstrek, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.