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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Cruze

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$26,100
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Starting MSRP
$26,100
$17,995
Towing Capacity
N/A
Not available
Cargo Capacity
N/A
Not available
Engine Type
Turbocharged I4
Turbocharged Gas I4
MPG
24 City / 32 Hwy
28 City / 38 Hwy
Horsepower
155 hp
153 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
177 @ 2000-4000
177 @ 2000-4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 5600
153 @ 5600
Displacement
1.4/85.4
1.4L/85
Engine Type
Turbocharged I4
Turbocharged Gas I4
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
MPG
24 City / 32 Hwy
28 City / 38 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
16" x -TBD- in
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7" in
15 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7" in
15 x -TBD- in
Spare Tire Size
Compact
N/A
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R18
195/65R15
Front Tire Size
P215/55R18
195/65R15

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Compound Crank
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
39 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
N/A
Track Width, Rear
61 in
61 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
60 in
Height, Overall
65 in
57 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
71 in
Length, Overall
168 in
184 in
Wheelbase
101 in
106 in
Second Hip Room
50 in
52 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
53 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
36 in
Second Head Room
39 in
37 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
55 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Front Head Room
40 in
39 in
Trunk Volume
Not available
15 ft³
Passenger Volume
93 ft³
94 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
48 ft³
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
19 ft³
Not available
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Not available
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
14 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,237 lbs
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Not available
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Not available
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Not available
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Not available
Curb Weight
N/A
Not available
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Not available

Safety

Safety comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2022 Buick Encore2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.6 x 0.5 in
10.4 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x 1.0 in
10.8 x -TBD- in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2022 Buick Encore or the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze is more reliable than the 2022 Buick Encore according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2019 Cruze versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2022 Encore.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2022 Buick Encore or the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Buick Encore with 32 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2022 Buick Encore or the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze is cheaper than the 2022 Buick Encore with a $17,995 starting MSRP versus a $26,100 starting MSRP.

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