2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Chevrolet Traverse 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 2025 Chevrolet Traverse

2025 Chevrolet
Traverse

MSRP*: $40,600 to $55,900
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 97.6 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 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 328 hp
Exterior Length 171.2 in 204.5 - 204.7 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 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 Traverse than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Chevrolet Traverse will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Buick Encore GX.

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 Traverse, when considering MSRP.

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

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

Powertrain
The Buick Encore GX has much lower torque than the Chevrolet Traverse, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Buick Encore GX has less seating than the Chevrolet Traverse, making the Chevrolet Traverse the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Chevrolet Traverse.