Vehicle comparison
Identify the option that offers the best choice
Add a vehicle
| ×2019 Buick Encore Preferred AWD | ×2018 Buick Enclave Essence AWD | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$28,400 | CA$50,900 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 | CA$1,795 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$535/month | CA$958/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1.4 l I-4 | 3.6 l V6 |
| Power | 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm (103 kW) | 302 hp @ 6,800 rpm (225 kW) |
| Torque | 148 lb·ft @ 1,850 rpm (201 N·m) | 260 lb·ft @ 2,800 rpm (353 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact luxury SUV | Mid-size SUV over $50,000 |
| Assembly | Bupyeong, KR | Lansing, MI, US |
| Generation | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 582 km | 703 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 214 g/km | 277 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | optional | standard |
| Remote engine start | optional | N/A |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55R18 | P255/65R18 |
| Rear tires | P215/55R18 | P255/65R18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,276 mm (168″) | 5,189 mm (204″) |
| Width | 1,781 mm (70″) | 2,002 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,657 mm (65″) | 1,775 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm (101″) | 3,071 mm (121″) |
| Front track | 1,541 mm (61″) | 1,709 mm (67″) |
| Rear track | 1,540 mm (61″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Weight | 1,523 kg (3,358 lb) | 2,072 kg (4,568 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 7 |
| Trunk | between 532 l and 1,371 l | between 668 l and 2,764 l |
| Fuel tank | 53 l (12 gal) | 83 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 s | 8.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 8.8 s | N/A |
| Top speed | 195 km/h (121 mph) (estimated) | 200 km/h (124 mph) (estimated) |
| Braking distance | 44 m | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Reliability | N/A | |
| Safety | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Driving | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 68% | N/A |
The Car Guide newsletter
Find a vehicle
Reviews, specifications and offers
