2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Volkswagen Taos 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 Taos

2025 Volkswagen
Taos

MSRP*: $24,995 to $34,695
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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 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 174-hp, 1.5-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 174 hp
Exterior Length 171.2 in 175.8 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.5 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 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 Volkswagen Taos 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 Volkswagen Taos.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Buick Encore GX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Taos.

Dimensions
The Buick Encore GX is a little narrower than the Volkswagen Taos, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. The Buick Encore GX is slightly shorter than the Volkswagen Taos, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Taos, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Buick Encore GX has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Taos.

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

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