2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Chevrolet Blazer Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer

2025 Chevrolet
Blazer

MSRP*: $35,400 to $45,700
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 18 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 64.2 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 308-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 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 228 - 308 hp
Exterior Length 171.2 in 191.8 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.6 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 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Chevrolet Blazer.

Convenience
With the Chevrolet Blazer, 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 Chevrolet Blazer, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Chevrolet Blazer, 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 Chevrolet Blazer.

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

Powertrain
The Buick Encore GX has much lower torque than the Chevrolet Blazer, 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 Chevrolet Blazer. The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Chevrolet Blazer.