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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Spark

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$26,100
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$13,600
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 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

Engine comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 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
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
24 City / 32 Hwy
29 City / 38 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 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

Suspension comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 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

Steering comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 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

Measurements comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 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

Safety comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 Chevrolet Spark
Brake Assist
Not available
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 Chevrolet Spark
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 Chevrolet Spark
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
80
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
375

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2022 Buick Encore2022 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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