2024 Buick Encore GX vs 2024 Buick Envista
This year, after recently discontinuing the original Encore, Buick has introduced the new 2024 Envista as the new entry-level crossover on the brand’s lineup. With the 2024 Buick Encore GX still on the lineup, you might be asking yourself how exactly these two utility vehicles differ. Both belong to the ever-popular subcompact crossover segment, but which one is the right fit for you? Let’s take a look at some of the important aspects of SUVs like these to highlight what might make each the right vehicle for you.
Exterior Dimensions
Even though both vehicles are subcompact crossovers, one is still slightly larger than the other. As the Envista is the new entry-level vehicle, you might expect it to be the smaller option, but the truth is a little bit grayer than that. The Encore GX is 171 inches long, 71” wide and 64” tall, while the Envista is actually 183” long, 72” wide and 61” tall. So, while the Envista is shorter, it’s actually ever so slightly longer and wider.
Seating & Cargo
However, its larger exterior dimensions don’t translate to the inside, where it becomes apparent why the Envista is the entry level crossover. While both vehicles offer seating for up to five, the Envista has 20.7 cubic feet of space for cargo behind its rear seats while the Encore GX has 23.5 cu. ft. Dropping the rear seats, the Envista delivers 42 to the 50.2 cu. ft. of the Encore GX. So, if you’re looking for extra space, the Encore GX is the choice.
Powertrain
Looking solely at standard options, both the Encore GX and Envista are powered by the exact same engine. A 1.2L three-cylinder engine sits beneath the hood of each utility vehicle, generating 137 horsepower alongside 162 pound-feet of torque. The larger Encore GX, however, does offer an available upgrade. This is a 1.3L three-cylinder engine option that boosts performance to 155 hp and 174 lb-ft. of torque.
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Hopefully this information has helped you see the differences between the two crossovers and, perhaps, come to a decision on which one is the better fit for you. Whichever crossover sounds like the right choice to you, be sure to check out our online inventory to see what we have available. We look forward to helping you get behind the wheel of your next new vehicle.