Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Trax
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Highlights
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$26,100
Starting MSRP
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$21,700
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Turbocharged I4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas 3-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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155 hp
Horsepower
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137 hp
137 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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5
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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Turbocharged Gas 3-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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155 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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137 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1.4/85.4
Displacement
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1.2L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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177 @ 2000-4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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162 @ 2500
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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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 32 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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18" x 7" in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16" x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P215/55R18
Front Tire Size
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225/60R17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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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P215/55R18
Rear Tire Size
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225/60R17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire 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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18" x 7" in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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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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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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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
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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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
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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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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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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19 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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26 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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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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48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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54 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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39 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second 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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168 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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101 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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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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65 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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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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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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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
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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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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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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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
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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3,237 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,983 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
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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760
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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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
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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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
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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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11.8 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2022 Buick Encore or the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is more reliable than the 2022 Buick Encore according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2026 Trax versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2022 Encore.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2022 Buick Encore or the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Buick Encore with 30 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2022 Buick Encore or the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is cheaper than the 2022 Buick Encore with a $21,700 starting MSRP versus a $26,100 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2022 Buick Encore or the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
The 2022 Buick Encore has a better safety rating than the 2026 Chevrolet Trax according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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