GMC Terrain vs Buick Encore GX
Trying to choose between the GMC Terrain and the Buick Encore GX? Our team at Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC is here to help! These two ever-popular SUVs bring excellent combinations of capability, comfort, convenience, and confidence.
See which model is a better fit for your lifestyle around Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin, OH by reading the comparison below!
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Looking for an SUV that puts some pep in your step? What about a vehicle that gets on the road and keeps going for miles? Sounds like you’re looking for the GMC Terrain or the Buick Encore GX! These models are powerful and fuel-efficient so you can experience the drive you desire.
As SUVs from two of the most popular SUV brands, the Terrain and the Encore GX cater to the explorer in all of us with available all-wheel drive. However, this is just about the only similarity you’ll find between the powertrains of these two models.
The Encore GX offers a choice between two engines, while the Terrain has one powertrain across all trims. Although the Encore GX provides an additional engine option, the Terrain offers more power: Its 1.5L Turbocharged engine produces 175 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque, while 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque are available in the upgraded engine of the Encore GX.
At first blush, you may think the Encore GX and its EPA-estimated 30 city/31 highway MPG will take you farther than the Terrain’s EPA-estimated 24 city/29 highway MPG. However, the Encore GX comes with a smaller, 13.2-gallon fuel tank.
Meanwhile, the Terrain is equipped with a 15.6-gallon tank, meaning you can go farther—literally—to the tune of up to 452 miles before needing to refuel. That’s nearly 50 more miles than the 409-mile range in the Encore GX.
You need an SUV that can accommodate you, your crew, and your cargo. These vehicles feature ample space as well as versatile designs to make sure you experience convenience on any trip, adventure, or journey.
The GMC Terrain and the Buick Encore GX seat five passengers and offer 60/40 split-folding rear seats to accommodate all kinds of cargo. To make packing the cargo hold even easier, both models also offer a Hands-Free Power Liftgate, which opens with just a swipe of your foot under the rear bumper.
Additionally, GMC and Buick take convenience a step further with a folding front passenger seat. Fold down this front seat to accommodate long items, like a kayak or a new rug for the living room.
Want to experience a comfortable ride on every drive? Look to these standard and available creature comforts on the GMC and the Buick:
- Leather seating surfaces
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated front seats
All these features can transform your most mundane drives into luxurious travels.
When it comes to comfort, you’ll want to know that your vehicle has adequate space for everyone on board as well as all their gear. So, we took out the measuring tape to compare their interior dimensions.
GMC Terrain |
vs | Buick Encore GX
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40/38.5 inches | Headroom (Front/Rear) | 39.71/38.1 inches |
40.9/39.7 inches | Legroom (Front/Rear) | 40.9/36.01 inches |
57.2/55.6 inches | Shoulder Room (Front/Rear) | 55.42/53.61 inches |
54.4/51.8 inches | Hip Room (Front/Rear) | 51.87/50.7 inches |
63.3/29.6 cubic feet | Cargo Volume (Behind Front/Behind Rear) | 50.2/23.5 cubic feet |
As you can see, in nearly every instance, the Terrain provides much more room than the Encore GX—anywhere between one and three inches more! So, no matter where you’re seated in the GMC Terrain, you’ll be fully comfortable. And you’ll have plenty of space for everyone’s gear, too!
With the open road ahead of you, some entertainment is a must. After all, jamming to music, tuning in to your favorite radio talk show, or chipping away at your current audiobook will help the miles fly by. Both the GMC Terrain and the Buick Encore GX will keep you connected with their driver-centric and technologically advanced cockpits.
GMC and Buick have gone the extra mile to help you stay connected and confident when you’re on the road. Sporting a large touchscreen infotainment system with plenty of connectivity tech, the Terrain and the Encore GX cabins are hubs for entertainment.
Using Bluetooth® and available Amazon Alexa integration in either model, you can stay in touch with the outside world. Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ are included with both models as well. Both models even offer wireless versions of these features! That way, you can connect to your smartphone without cords.
Both models are engineered with a wealth of handy driver-assistive systems, including available surround-vision camera systems and collision-avoidance technology.
Their similar standard safety features include:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- IntelliBeam auto high beams
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
So, you’ll have confidence and peace of mind when you’re behind the wheel of either model.
Both the GMC Terrain and the Buick Encore GX go above and beyond to cater to the wants and needs of drivers near Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin, OH. Ready to experience it for yourself? Contact our team at Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC for a test drive!
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