2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

2025 Chevrolet
Equinox

MSRP*: $28,600 to $35,000
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MPG - City 26 - 29 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 63.5 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 175 hp
Exterior Length 171.2 in 183.2 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 74.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Chevrolet Equinox than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Encore GX and the Chevrolet Equinox.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Buick Encore GX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Chevrolet Equinox.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Chevrolet Equinox, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Buick Encore GX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Chevrolet Equinox.

Performance
The Buick Encore GX has a little less horsepower than the Chevrolet Equinox.

Powertrain
The Buick Encore GX has much lower torque than the Chevrolet Equinox, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Encore GX and the Chevrolet Equinox. The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Chevrolet Equinox.