Buick Encore GX vs. Chevrolet Trax
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Highlights
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$26,200
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
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas 3-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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30 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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137 hp
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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137 @ 5000
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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1.2/-TBD-
Displacement
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1.2L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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162 @ 2500
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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Turbocharged
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas 3-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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CVT Transmission
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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30 City / 31 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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225/55R18
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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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18 x 7.5 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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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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18 x 7.5 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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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225/55R18
Front Tire Size
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225/60R17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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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N/A
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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Compound Crank
Suspension Type - Rear
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Compound Crank
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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N/A
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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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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N/A
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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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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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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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
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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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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71 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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50 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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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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102 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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171 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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24 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
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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64 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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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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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
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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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 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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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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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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51 in
Second Hip Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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13 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
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
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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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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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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3,023 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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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
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
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
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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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
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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Safety
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Standard
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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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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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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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
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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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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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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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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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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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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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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15 x -TBD- 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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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16 x -TBD- 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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Buick Encore GX or the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
The 2026 Buick Encore GX and the 2026 Chevrolet Trax are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Buick Encore GX or the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
The 2026 Buick Encore GX and the 2026 Chevrolet Trax both get 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Buick Encore GX or the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is cheaper than the 2026 Buick Encore GX with a $21,700 starting MSRP versus a $26,200 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Buick Encore GX or the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
The 2026 Buick Encore GX 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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