2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Hyundai Tucson Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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2025 Hyundai
Tucson

MSRP*: $28,355 to $39,795
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 80.3 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 187 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 182.7 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.5 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 Hyundai Tucson than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Tucson offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Buick Encore GX, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
With the Hyundai Tucson, 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 Hyundai Tucson.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore GX is much slimmer than the Hyundai Tucson, 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 Hyundai Tucson.

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

Performance
The Buick Encore GX has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai Tucson.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Buick Encore GX and the Hyundai Tucson are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

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 Hyundai Tucson. The Buick Encore GX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Tucson.