2025 Buick
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 26 - 30 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 31 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 50.2 ft3 | 77.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 137 - 155 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 171.2 in | 195.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.4 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Convenience
With the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, allowing you to much 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Powertrain
The Buick Encore GX has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.