2025 Buick
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 26 - 29 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 31 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 50.2 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 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 | 180 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 171.2 in | 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.4 in | 72.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.6 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 Forester than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Subaru Forester 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 Forester, 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 Forester.
Dimensions
The Buick Encore GX is about the same width as the Subaru Forester.
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 Forester.
Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, 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 Forester.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Buick Encore GX and the Subaru Forester 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 Forester.
The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.