Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Spark
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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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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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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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
Front Tire Size
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P185/55R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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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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
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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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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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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front 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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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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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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 - Front (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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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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Steering
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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
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
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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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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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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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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101 in
Wheelbase
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94 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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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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65 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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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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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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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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-
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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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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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 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 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
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
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 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 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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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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Curb 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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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
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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