2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 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 Volkswagen ID.4

2025 Volkswagen
ID.4

MSRP*: $39,995 to $57,295
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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 64.2 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 282-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-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 201 - 335 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,200 - 2,700 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 180.5 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 72.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.6 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 38.4 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Buick Encore GX than the Volkswagen ID.4. The Volkswagen ID.4 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Buick Encore GX, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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 Volkswagen ID.4, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Volkswagen ID.4, 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 Volkswagen ID.4.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen ID.4, 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 Volkswagen ID.4.

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 Volkswagen ID.4.

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 Volkswagen ID.4. The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen ID.4.