2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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2024 Toyota
RAV4 Hybrid

MSRP*: $31,725 to $40,030
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 38 - 41 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 35 - 38 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,750 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 180.9 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 73.0 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 Hybrid than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Encore GX and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a larger turning radius than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Buick Encore GX transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

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