2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2024 Ford Escape Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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2024 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $28,000 to $39,610
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 26 - 42 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 32 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 60.8 - 65.4 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-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 180 - 192 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 180.5 - 181.2 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 74.1 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 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 Ford Escape than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Escape will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Buick Encore GX.

Convenience
With the Ford Escape, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Buick Encore GX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Ford Escape.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Ford Escape, 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 Ford Escape.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a smaller turning radius than the Ford Escape, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Buick Encore GX has a little less horsepower than the Ford Escape.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Buick Encore GX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Ford Escape.

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 Ford Escape. The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Escape.