2024 Buick Encore GX vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

Picture of the 2024 Buick Encore GX

2024 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $25,600 to $33,500
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota RAV4

2024 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $28,675 to $38,380
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 28 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 69.7 - 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 180.9 - 181.5 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 73.0 - 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 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 Toyota RAV4 than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Buick Encore GX will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.

Convenience
With the Toyota RAV4, 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 Toyota RAV4.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Toyota RAV4, 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 Toyota RAV4.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has the same turning radius as the Toyota RAV4, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Encore GX has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota RAV4.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Buick Encore GX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota RAV4.

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 Toyota RAV4. The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota RAV4.