Compare 2021 Buick Encore GX specifications by trim levels

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Encore GX is a 5-seat Crossover from Buick, which first hit the market back in 2020.

With the price tag ranging from $24,200 to $30,600, the Buick Encore GX faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Journey.

The Buick Encore GX has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Buick Encore GX boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 29 to 31 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 71.40mm x 171.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2021 Buick Encore GX

  • Fuel Tank: 13.20 gal

  • Wheelbase: 102.20 in

  • MPG: 26 - 28 city/29 - 31 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8.80 - 9.40 sec

  • Ground clearance: 7.50 in

  • Engine: 1.2L I-3, 1.3L I-3

  • Towing capacity: 1000 lbs

  • HP: 137 - 155 rpm

  • Tires: 225/55 R18

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 171.4 x 71.4 x 64.1



2021 Buick Encore GX Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Buick Encore GX is offered in 6 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Buick Encore GX safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Buick Encore GX specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Crossover

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Engine 1.2L I-3,1.3L I-3 DOHC

    • Horsepower 137 hp @ 1956 –
      155 hp @ 1932

    • Torque 162 lb-ft. @ 2,500 –
      174 lb-ft. @ 1,600

    • Charge system intercooled turbo

    • Transmission 2-spd CVT w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.8 - 9.4 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 16.7 - 17.2 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 171.4 in

    • Width 71.4 in

    • Height 64.1 in

    • Wheelbase 102.2 in

    • GVWR 4211 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1000 lbs

    • Ground clearance 7.5 in

    • CAPACITY

    • Luggage capacity 23.5 ft

    • Cargo capacity 50.2 cu.ft

    • Seats 5

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 13.2 gal

    • City 26 - 28 mpg

    • Combined 28 - 30 mpg

    • Highway 29 - 31 mpg

    • Highway range 382.8 - 409.2 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Basic Warranty 36/36,000 mths/miles



Specifications

Preferred Front-Wheel Drive

Preferred All-Wheel Drive

Select Front-Wheel Drive

Select All-Wheel Drive

Exterior length
171.4 in 171.4 in 171.4 in 171.4 in
Exterior body width
71.4 in 71.4 in 71.4 in 71.4 in
Exterior height
64.1 in 64.1 in 64.1 in 64.1 in
Horsepower
137 hp 155 hp 137 hp 155 hp
Torque
162 lb-ft. 174 lb-ft. 162 lb-ft. 174 lb-ft.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4211 lbs 4409 lbs 4211 lbs 4409 lbs
Wheelbase
102.2 in 102.2 in 102.2 in 102.2 in
Ground clearance
7.5 in 7.5 in 7.5 in 7.5 in
Front legroom
40.9 in 40.9 in 40.9 in 40.9 in
Rear legroom
36.0 in 36.0 in 36.0 in 36.0 in
Front headroom
40 in 40 in 40 in 40 in
Rear headroom
38 in 38 in 38 in 38 in
Front hip room
52 in 52 in 52 in 52 in
Rear hip room
48 in 48 in 48 in 48 in
Front shoulder room
55 in 55 in 55 in 55 in
Rear shoulder room
54 in 54 in 54 in 54 in
Fuel tank
13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal.

Essence Front-Wheel Drive

Essence All-Wheel Drive

Exterior length
171.4 in 171.4 in
Exterior body width
71.4 in 71.4 in
Exterior height
64.1 in 64.1 in
Horsepower
137 hp 155 hp
Torque
162 lb-ft. 174 lb-ft.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4211 lbs 4409 lbs
Wheelbase
102.2 in 102.2 in
Ground clearance
7.5 in 7.5 in
Front legroom
40.9 in 40.9 in
Rear legroom
36.0 in 36.0 in
Front headroom
40 in 40 in
Rear headroom
38 in 38 in
Front hip room
52 in 52 in
Rear hip room
48 in 48 in
Front shoulder room
55 in 55 in
Rear shoulder room
54 in 54 in
Fuel tank
13.2 gal. 13.2 gal.

Interior Features

Preferred Front-Wheel Drive

Preferred All-Wheel Drive

Select Front-Wheel Drive

Select All-Wheel Drive

Air conditioning, front
manual manual dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front front front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
metal-look metal-look metal-look metal-look
12V DC power outlet
1 1 1 1
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
driver driver driver driver
1-touch window down
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Instrumentation
analog analog analog analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night day-night day-night
Remote trunk release
proximity proximity proximity proximity
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Steering wheel material
leather/chrome leather/chrome leather/chrome leather/chrome

Essence Front-Wheel Drive

Essence All-Wheel Drive

Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
metal-look metal-look
12V DC power outlet
1 1
Floor console
full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power
Rear windows
power power
1-touch window up
driver driver
1-touch window down
front and rear front and rear
Instrumentation
analog analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night
Remote trunk release
proximity proximity
Seatback storage pockets
2 2
Steering wheel material
leather/chrome leather/chrome

Exterior Features

Preferred Front-Wheel Drive

Preferred All-Wheel Drive

Select Front-Wheel Drive

Select All-Wheel Drive

Antenna
integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents
Fog/driving lights
front front front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
liftgate liftgate liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows
deep deep deep deep
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Sunroof
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler
lip lip lip lip
Wheels
18 silver aluminum 18 silver aluminum 18 machined w/painted accents aluminum 18 machined w/painted accents aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel
Rear window wipers
fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval

Essence Front-Wheel Drive

Essence All-Wheel Drive

Antenna
integrated roof integrated roof
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents
Fog/driving lights
front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows
deep deep
Rear window type
fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote w/tilt down dual power remote w/tilt down
Sunroof
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler
lip lip
Wheels
18 machined w/painted accents aluminum 18 machined w/painted accents aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel
Rear window wipers
fixed interval fixed interval

Seats

Preferred Front-Wheel Drive

Preferred All-Wheel Drive

Select Front-Wheel Drive

Select All-Wheel Drive

Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
6-way 6-way 8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way
Lumbar support
driver driver driver driver
Front armrests
center center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear head restraints
2 - foldable 2 - foldable 2 - foldable 2 - foldable
Seat trim
cloth/leatherette cloth/leatherette cloth/leatherette cloth/leatherette

Essence Front-Wheel Drive

Essence All-Wheel Drive

Front seat type
bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
6-way power 6-way power
Lumbar support
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Front armrests
center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver driver
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear head restraints
2 - foldable 2 - foldable
Seat trim
leather leather

Entertainment System

Preferred Front-Wheel Drive

Preferred All-Wheel Drive

Select Front-Wheel Drive

Select All-Wheel Drive

Radio
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Speakers
6 6 6 6
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
2 2 2 2
Equalizer
automatic automatic automatic automatic

Essence Front-Wheel Drive

Essence All-Wheel Drive

Radio
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Speakers
6 6
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
2 2
Equalizer
automatic automatic

Safety and Security Features

Preferred Front-Wheel Drive

Preferred All-Wheel Drive

Select Front-Wheel Drive

Select All-Wheel Drive

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control
Twilight Sentinel auto on/off Twilight Sentinel auto on/off Twilight Sentinel auto on/off Twilight Sentinel auto on/off
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Parking assist
Rear Park Assist Rear Park Assist Rear Park Assist Rear Park Assist
Airbags, knee protection
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Lane departure warning
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Automatic Crash Response (airbags and/or sensors)
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Emergency Services
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Crisis Assist
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Remote Door Unlock
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Roadside Assistance
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Remote Horn and Lights
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Hands-Free Calling
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Vehicle Diagnostics
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable

Essence Front-Wheel Drive

Essence All-Wheel Drive

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front
Headlights
LED low/high beam LED low/high beam
Exterior light control
Twilight Sentinel auto on/off Twilight Sentinel auto on/off
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Parking assist
Rear Park Assist Rear Park Assist
Airbags, knee protection
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Lane departure warning
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Automatic Crash Response (airbags and/or sensors)
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Emergency Services
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Crisis Assist
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Remote Door Unlock
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Roadside Assistance
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Remote Horn and Lights
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Hands-Free Calling
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable
Vehicle Diagnostics
OnStar and Buick connected services capable OnStar and Buick connected services capable

Mechanical Features

Preferred Front-Wheel Drive

Preferred All-Wheel Drive

Select Front-Wheel Drive

Select All-Wheel Drive

Engine
1.2L I-3 1.3L I-3 1.2L I-3 1.3L I-3
Recommended fuel
regular unleaded regular unleaded regular unleaded regular unleaded
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel all-wheel front-wheel all-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Electronic stability system
StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak
Transmission
2-spd CVT w/OD 9-spd auto w/OD 2-spd CVT w/OD 9-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio
5.45 3.17 5.45 3.17
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo
4WD shift
electronic electronic

Essence Front-Wheel Drive

Essence All-Wheel Drive

Engine
1.2L I-3 1.3L I-3
Recommended fuel
regular unleaded regular unleaded
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel all-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil
Rear suspension type
torsion beam torsion beam
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil
Electronic stability system
StabiliTrak StabiliTrak
Transmission
2-spd CVT w/OD 9-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio
5.45 3.17
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo
4WD shift
electronic

Other Specs

Preferred Front-Wheel Drive

Preferred All-Wheel Drive

Select Front-Wheel Drive

Select All-Wheel Drive

Luggage capacity
23.5 cu.ft. 23.5 cu.ft. 23.5 cu.ft. 23.5 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
50.2 cu.ft. 50.2 cu.ft. 50.2 cu.ft. 50.2 cu.ft.
Base engine size
1.2 liters 1.3 liters 1.2 liters 1.3 liters
Base engine type
I-3 I-3 I-3 I-3
Horsepower rpm
5,000 5,600 5,000 5,600
Torque rpm
2,500 1,600 2,500 1,600
EPA mileage estimates
28 City / 31 Hwy 26 City / 29 Hwy 28 City / 31 Hwy 26 City / 29 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front front front front
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Tires
P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent

Essence Front-Wheel Drive

Essence All-Wheel Drive

Luggage capacity
23.5 cu.ft. 23.5 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
50.2 cu.ft. 50.2 cu.ft.
Base engine size
1.2 liters 1.3 liters
Base engine type
I-3 I-3
Horsepower rpm
5,000 5,600
Torque rpm
2,500 1,600
EPA mileage estimates
28 City / 31 Hwy 26 City / 29 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front front
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
72/100,000 72/100,000
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000
Tires
P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent
Windshield wipers - rain sensing
Rainsense Rainsense