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| ×2018 Buick Encore Essence | ×2018 Ford Explorer AWD | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$31,300 | CA$37,899 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 | CA$1,790 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$589/month | CA$713/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1,4 l I-4 | - |
| Power | 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm (103 kW) | - |
| Torque | 148 lb·ft @ 1,850 rpm (201 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Turbocharged | - |
| Fuel | Regular | - |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact SUV | Mid-size SUV under $50,000 |
| Assembly | Bupyeong, KR | Chicago, IL, US |
| Generation | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.3 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 630 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 194 g/km | 299 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Remote engine start | standard | N/A |
| GPS | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | available |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | N/A |
| 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 | P245/60HR18 |
| Rear tires | P215/55R18 | P245/60HR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,278 mm (168″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,774 mm (70″) | N/A |
| Height | 1,658 mm (65″) | 1,778 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm (101″) | 2,865 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,540 mm (61″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Rear track | 1,540 mm (61″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Weight | 1,468 kg (3,236 lb) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 7 |
| Trunk | between 532 l and 1,371 l | between 595 l and 2,313 l |
| Fuel tank | 53 l (12 gal) | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.3 s | 9.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.9 s | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h (121 mph) (estimated) | N/A |
| Braking distance | 42 m | 45 m |
| 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% | 70% |
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