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| ×2019 Buick Encore Essence | ×2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT (auto) | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$31,700 | CA$25,498 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 | CA$1,350 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$597/month | CA$480/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1.4 l I-4 | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm (103 kW) | 148 hp @ 6,000 rpm (110 kW) |
| Torque | 148 lb·ft @ 1,850 rpm (201 N·m) | 145 lb·ft @ 4,200 rpm (197 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | Sedan |
| Category | Subcompact luxury SUV | N/A |
| Assembly | Bupyeong, KR | N/A |
| Generation | 1 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 609 km | 719 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 196 g/km | 161 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | standard |
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional | N/A |
| Remote engine start | standard | N/A |
| GPS | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | optional | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 10 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55R18 | P205/60HR16 |
| Rear tires | P215/55R18 | P205/60HR16 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,276 mm (168″) | 4,569 mm (180″) |
| Width | 1,781 mm (70″) | 1,760 mm (69″) |
| Height | 1,657 mm (65″) | 1,481 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm (101″) | 2,634 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,541 mm (61″) | 1,529 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,540 mm (61″) | 1,529 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,468 kg (3,236 lb) | 1,340 kg (2,954 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 532 l and 1,371 l | 334 l |
| Fuel tank | 53 l (12 gal) | 59 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.3 s | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.9 s | N/A |
| Top speed | 195 km/h (121 mph) (estimated) | N/A |
| Braking distance | 42 m | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km | 10 years/160,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 68% | 77% |
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