MINI Countryman vs Buick Encore GX
Overview | |
MSRP$32,650 | MSRP$25,600 |
Average price$19,473 | Average price$22,236 |
Listings2936 | Listings9440 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe new Countryman arrives next year and we know at least one version of the 2025 Countryman will be electric, if not all of them. In the meantime, the 2024 Mini Countryman enters its eighth year in second-generation spec. The base Cooper model comes only in Classic trim this year, the Signature trim package adds a standard navigation system, and the Cooper SE plug-in hybrid is more appealing thanks to a lower-priced base version and more standard features in the top-of-the-line Iconic trim package. | |
Reviews SummaryVerdict: The latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.6 cu ft | Cargo Space23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3444 lbs | Curb Weight3023 lbs |
Height61.3 in | Height64.1 in |
Length169.7 in | Length171.2 in |
Width78.8 in | Width71.4 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase102.2 in |
Maximum Payload820 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,650 | $25,600 |
Average price | $19,473 | $22,236 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The new Countryman arrives next year and we know at least one version of the 2025 Countryman will be electric, if not all of them. In the meantime, the 2024 Mini Countryman enters its eighth year in second-generation spec. The base Cooper model comes only in Classic trim this year, the Signature trim package adds a standard navigation system, and the Cooper SE plug-in hybrid is more appealing thanks to a lower-priced base version and more standard features in the top-of-the-line Iconic trim package. | Verdict: The latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.6 cu ft | 23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3444 lbs | 3023 lbs |
Height | 61.3 in | 64.1 in |
Length | 169.7 in | 171.2 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 71.4 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 102.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 820 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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