2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
C40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $53,600 to $60,550
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 49.0 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,970 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 36.7 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
The Buick Encore GX offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Encore GX and the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Buick Encore GX is slightly shorter than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has the same turning radius as the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, 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 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Encore GX does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Buick Encore GX as you will in the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.