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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Starting MSRP
$36,500
$24,200
Towing Capacity
N/A
Not available
Cargo Capacity
N/A
Not available
Engine Type
Gas V6
Turbocharged I4
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
25 City / 33 Hwy
Horsepower
288 hp
138 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
8
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Displacement
3.6L/217
1.4/83
Engine Type
Gas V6
Turbocharged I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 6300
138 @ 4900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
270 @ 3400
148 @ 1850
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
25 City / 33 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.8 qts
6.9 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Front Wheel Size
18 in
18 x 7.0 in
Rear Tire Size
P255/65SR18
P215/55R18
Rear Wheel Size
18 in
18 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
16 x -TBD- in
Front Tire Size
P255/65SR18
P215/55R18
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
H-Arm
Compound Crank

Steering

Steering comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
16
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
37 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Track Width, Front
67 in
61 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
Not available
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room
57 in
52 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
66 ft³
19 ft³
Length, Overall
202 in
168 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
25 in
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
115 ft³
48 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
70 in
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
54 in
Passenger Volume
153 ft³
N/A
Second Hip Room
57 in
50 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
36 in
Second Shoulder Room
61 in
53 in
Second Head Room
39 in
39 in
Passenger Capacity
7
5
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
87 in
N/A
Wheelbase
119 in
101 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
55 in
N/A
Height, Overall
73 in
65 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
23 ft³
N/A
Track Width, Rear
67 in
61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
47 in
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
6 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
50 in
N/A
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Third Hip Room
48 in
Not available
Third Leg Room
33 in
Not available
Third Shoulder Room
57 in
Not available
Third Head Room
37 in
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
300 lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
22 gal
14 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,780 lbs
3,190 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Not available
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Not available
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Not available
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Not available
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Not available
Curb Weight
N/A
Not available

Safety

Safety comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170
130

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2012 Buick Enclave2013 Buick Encore
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x 1.0 in
10.6 x 0.5 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 x 1.1 in
11.8 x 1.0 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
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