2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Mazda CX-50 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 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 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 Mazda CX-50 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 Mazda CX-50.

Convenience
With the Mazda CX-50, 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 Mazda CX-50, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-50, 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 Mazda CX-50.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-50, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Buick Encore GX has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-50.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Buick Encore GX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-50.

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 Mazda CX-50. The Buick Encore GX has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-50, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.