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| ×2018 Buick Encore Essence | ×2018 Ford Escape SEL | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$31,300 | CA$30,199 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 | CA$1,790 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$589/month | CA$569/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1,4 l I-4 | 1,5 l I-4 |
| Power | 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm (103 kW) | 179 hp @ 6,000 rpm (133 kW) |
| Torque | 148 lb·ft @ 1,850 rpm (201 N·m) | 177 lb·ft @ 2,500 rpm (240 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact SUV | N/A |
| Assembly | Bupyeong, KR | N/A |
| Generation | 1 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 630 km | 681 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 194 g/km | 214 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard | standard |
| GPS | optional | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55R18 | P235/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P215/55R18 | P235/55HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,278 mm (168″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,774 mm (70″) | 1,905 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,658 mm (65″) | 1,684 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm (101″) | 2,690 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,540 mm (61″) | 1,562 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,540 mm (61″) | 1,562 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,468 kg (3,236 lb) | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 532 l and 1,371 l | between 963 l and 1,926 l |
| Fuel tank | 53 l (12 gal) | 62 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| 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 | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 68% | 75% |
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