2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 31 MPG 29 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 54.7 - 54.9 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 152 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.2 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 70.9 - 71.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 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
The Buick Encore GX offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Crosstrek, with comparable head- and legroom. The Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek, 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). Whether you pick the Buick Encore GX or the Subaru Crosstrek, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Buick Encore GX is about the same width as the Subaru Crosstrek. The Buick Encore GX is slightly shorter than the Subaru Crosstrek, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Buick Encore GX has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Crosstrek, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Buick Encore GX has a little less horsepower than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Buick Encore GX and the Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek. The Buick Encore GX has less cargo space than the Subaru Crosstrek, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.