2025 Buick
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2024 Volvo
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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 | 57.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| 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 | 2,000 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 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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
The Buick Encore GX offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, with comparable 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 Volvo XC40 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 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Volvo XC40 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 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Buick Encore GX has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC40 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 XC40 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 XC40 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 XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.
The Buick Encore GX has less cargo space than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.