Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Spark
Highlights
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$26,100
|
$13,600
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Turbocharged I4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
29 City / 38 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
155 hp
|
98 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
155 @ 5600
|
98 @ 6200
|
| Displacement |
1.4/85.4
|
1.4L/85
|
| Engine Type |
Turbocharged I4
|
Gas I4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
177 @ 2000-4000
|
94 @ 4400
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
29 City / 38 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18" x 7" in
|
15 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18" x 7" in
|
15 x -TBD- in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16" x -TBD- in
|
14 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/55R18
|
P185/55R15
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
T105/70D14
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/55R18
|
P185/55R15
|
Suspension
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Compound Crank
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
N/A
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
N/A
|
Steering
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Electric Rack & Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
34 ft
|
Measurements
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase |
101 in
|
94 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
50 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
33 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
93 ft³
|
83 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
52 in
|
48 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
27 ft³
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
51 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
55 in
|
| Length, Overall |
168 in
|
143 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
50 in
|
48 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
11 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
65 in
|
58 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
55 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
48 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
19 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,237 lbs
|
2,246 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
9 gal
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
Safety
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
80
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
375
|
Brakes
| 2022 Buick Encore | 2022 Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.6 x 0.5 in
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.8 x 1.0 in
|
9.3 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
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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