When the 2018 Encore has its rear seats folded down, the total cargo capacity is 48.4 cubic feet, compared to a maximum of 97.6 cubic feet in the larger three-row 2018 Enclave. Compared to the Encore's 1.4L engine, the 2018 Enclave utilizes a 310-horsepower 3.6L V6. Both vehicles include an all-wheel drive option. The 2018 AWD Enclave are an estimated 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway with a 3.6L engine.1 The 2018 Encore gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city/ 30 on the highway with a 1.4L engine.1 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on the Enclave.
Buick Encore vs Nissan Rogue
The Nissan Rogue seats five and is classed as a compact crossover boasting a Divide-N-Hide® cargo system configurable in 18 different positions in its 2018 model year. When the second row is laid flat, a total 70 cubic feet of storage space opens up (compared to the Encore's 48.4 cubic feet). Only one powertrain is sold in the 2018 model, a 170-horsepower 2.5L four cylinder. All-wheel drive is offered, and the AWD version of the 2018 Rogue gets estimated EPA fuel economy of 25 mpg in the city and 32 on the highway.1 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are bundled on the top-of-the-line SL trim.
Buick Encore vs Chevrolet Equinox
Redesigned for 2018, the third generation Equinox can fit 63.5 cubic feet of cargo after folding down the back seats (compared to the Encore's 48.4 cubic feet). Customers can choose from a trio of four cylinder motors: a 170 horsepower 1.5L, a 252 horsepower 2.0L or a 137-horsepower 1.6L turbo-diesel. Both front and all-wheel drive versions are available, and EPA-estimated fuel economy numbers for the AWD models are, respectively, 24 mpg in the city, 30 on the highway and 26 combined for the 1.5L; 22 in the city, 28 on the highway and 24 combined on the 2.0L; and 28 in the city, 39 on the highway and 32 combined with the turbo.1 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on the Equinox.
1 Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates when vehicles sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov for details.