2024 Buick Encore GX vs 2023 MINI Countryman
Overview | |
MSRP$29,600 | MSRP$25,600 |
Listings248 | Listings1379 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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2023 MINI Countryman Reviews Summary | |
2024 Buick Encore GX 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 Weight3443 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 | $29,600 | $25,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | 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 | 3443 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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