Buick Encore Vs. Encore GX Comparison And Differences

The new Buick Encore is only available in the Preferred trim level but gives you the choice of FWD or AWD. Highlights of this model include the Buick® Infotainment System with a seven-inch touch screen, a six-speaker sound system, a six-way power driver's seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a 4.2-inch digital driver display.

The first significant difference we'll notice in our Buick Encore vs. Encore GX comparison is that the Encore GX offers three trim models to compare.

The Encore GX Preferred rides confidently on 18-inch alloy wheels, comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. This means that you can use your GPS and see it on the screen while on the road, as well as see what song or podcast is playing. This trim also offers a six-way manual driver's seat and a six-speaker sound system to better hear music or podcasts. The Buick Infotainment System on the Encore GX Preferred is eight inches vs. seven inches in the Encore Preferred.

The Encore GX Select increases the cabin comfort with heated front seats for you and your co-pilot, plus dual-zone auto climate control and a 10-way power driver's seat with two-way power lumbar. During extreme temperatures in the summer and winter, reach a comfortable indoor temperature by using this trim's standard remote engine start system. This will help bring the cabin to your desired temperature before you even step inside.

When exploring the top-of-the-line Buick Encore GX Essence, we find leather-appointed seating, an eight-way power front passenger's seat with two-way power lumbar, automatic on/off LED headlamps, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and chrome exterior accents. Between the Buick Encore vs. Encore GX, the Encore GX gives you more trim models, features, and luxuries.

The new Buick Encore offers turbocharged performance from a 1.4-liter engine, an available intelligent AWD system that transfers power between axles as needed, and the StabiliTrak® handling system for increased traction on icy and wet roads. So, what are the numbers?

The Buick Encore puts out 155 horsepower and delivers an EPA-estimated 24/32 MPG (City/Highway)¹ in FWD models and an EPA-estimated 23/30 MPG (City/Highway)¹ in AWD models.

Now, let's see how those numbers compare to the Encore GX. The standard engine in the Encore GX Preferred is a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine with 137 horsepower, 162 pound-feet of torque, and an EPA-estimated 29/31 MPG (City/Highway)¹ in FWD models. Step up to the Encore GX with the 1.3-liter turbo engine, and those numbers increase to 155 horsepower, 174 pound-feet of torque, and up to an EPA-estimated 29/32 MPG (City/Highway)¹.