Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Spark
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Highlights
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$26,100
Starting MSRP
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$13,600
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Turbocharged I4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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29 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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155 hp
Horsepower
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98 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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155 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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98 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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177 @ 2000-4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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94 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Turbocharged I4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1.4/85.4
Displacement
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1.4L/85
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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29 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P215/55R18
Rear Tire Size
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P185/55R15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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18" x 7" in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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16" x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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14 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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T105/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18" x 7" in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P215/55R18
Front Tire Size
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P185/55R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Compound Crank
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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51 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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101 in
Wheelbase
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94 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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55 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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55 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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48 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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168 in
Length, Overall
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143 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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48 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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63 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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27 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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50 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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83 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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65 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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11 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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19 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Weight & Capacity
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3,237 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,246 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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Safety
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Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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375
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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10.6 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.8 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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9.3 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2022 Buick Encore or the 2022 Chevrolet Spark?
The 2022 Chevrolet Spark is more reliable than the 2022 Buick Encore according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2022 Spark versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2022 Encore.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2022 Buick Encore or the 2022 Chevrolet Spark?
The 2022 Chevrolet Spark is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Buick Encore with 33 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2022 Buick Encore or the 2022 Chevrolet Spark?
The 2022 Chevrolet Spark is cheaper than the 2022 Buick Encore with a $13,600 starting MSRP versus a $26,100 starting MSRP.
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