2020 Acura MDX vs 2021 Buick Encore GX
Overview | |
MSRP$44,500 | MSRP$24,200 |
Average price$29,995 | Average price$20,996 |
Listings1330 | Listings1869 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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2020 Acura MDX Reviews SummaryThe Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, with solid performances through three generations of production since 2001. While it may not be an industry leader in any one category, the MDX delivers competitive levels of comfort, convenience, and technology and an attractive overall package that has spawned a loyal repeat audience. | |
2021 Buick Encore GX Reviews SummaryBuick should have named this SUV the Enigma. It would fit with Buick family monikers including Encore, Envision, and Enclave, and it would describe the genuine confusion surrounding the small SUV, which debuted last year. Of course, the confusion is due in part to its actual name, which is Encore GX. Larger, more powerful, and better looking than the standard Encore, the Encore GX sounds like it’s nothing more than a new trim level for an existing model. But it’s a totally different vehicle from the Encore. And, strangely, it has a lower base price than the smaller and older Encore. See? Quite the enigma. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.0 cu ft | Cargo Space23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4032 lbs | Curb Weight3025 lbs |
Height67.4 in | Height64.1 in |
Length196.2 in | Length171.4 in |
Width77.7 in | Width71.4 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase102.2 in |
Maximum Payload1336 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,500 | $24,200 |
Average price | $29,995 | $20,996 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, with solid performances through three generations of production since 2001. While it may not be an industry leader in any one category, the MDX delivers competitive levels of comfort, convenience, and technology and an attractive overall package that has spawned a loyal repeat audience. | Buick should have named this SUV the Enigma. It would fit with Buick family monikers including Encore, Envision, and Enclave, and it would describe the genuine confusion surrounding the small SUV, which debuted last year. Of course, the confusion is due in part to its actual name, which is Encore GX. Larger, more powerful, and better looking than the standard Encore, the Encore GX sounds like it’s nothing more than a new trim level for an existing model. But it’s a totally different vehicle from the Encore. And, strangely, it has a lower base price than the smaller and older Encore. See? Quite the enigma. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | 23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4032 lbs | 3025 lbs |
Height | 67.4 in | 64.1 in |
Length | 196.2 in | 171.4 in |
Width | 77.7 in | 71.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 102.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1336 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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