Buick Encore GX vs Chevy Equinox Columbus OH

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Trying to choose between the 2021 Buick Encore GX and the 2021 Chevy Equinox? Our team at Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC is here to help! These two ever-popular SUVs bring excellent combinations of capability, comfort, convenience, and confidence, but only one can come out on top.

See which model is a better fit for your lifestyle around the Columbus, Grove City, or Dublin, areas, below!

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Encore GX vs Equinox: Performance Specifications

Buick Encore GX Performance As SUVs from two of the most popular SUV brands, the 2021 Buick Encore GX and the 2021 Chevy Equinox cater to the explorer in all of us with available all-wheel drive. However, this is just about the only similarity you’ll find between the powertrains of these two models.

The Encore GX gives you a choice between two engines, while the Equinox offers just one. Both Buick engines pair with a standard Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), giving the Encore GX better fuel economy in the city than the Equinox.

Enjoy up to an EPA-estimated 30 city and 32 highway MPG with the Encore GX. Meanwhile, the Equinox gives you an EPA-estimated 26 city and 31 highway MPG.

Buick Encore GX vs Chevy Equinox: Cabin Comfort

Buick Encore GX Seating

The Buick Encore GX and the Chevy Equinox seat five passengers and offer 60/40 split-folding rear seats to accommodate all kinds of cargo. To make packing the cargo hold even easier, both models also offer a Hands-Free Power Liftgate which opens with just a swipe of your foot under the rear bumper.

Both models provide available leather seating surfaces, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats. However, you will get more front seat adjustability with the Encore GX, with standard 10-way power adjustability. The Equinox tops out at eight.

Additionally, the Buick takes convenience a step further with a standard folding front passenger seat. Fold down this front seat to accommodate long items—like a kayak, or a new rug for the living room.

Buick vs Chevrolet: Advanced Technology Features

Buick Encore GX Tech Buick and Chevy have gone the extra mile to help you stay connected and confident while you’re on the road. Sporting a large touchscreen infotainment system with plenty of connectivity tech, the Encore GX and Equinox cabins are hubs for entertainment.

Using Bluetooth® and available Amazon Alexa® integration in either model, you can stay in touch with the outside world. Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ are included with both models as well, but only the Buick offers wireless integration. You’ll need to remember to bring along your cords in the Chevy.

Both models are engineered with a wealth of handy driver-assistive systems, including available surround vision camera systems and collision avoidance technology. The Buick once again outdoes the Chevy with available Automatic Parking Assist with Braking, which can steer you into a spot on its own.

2021 Buick Encore GX vs Chevy Equinox: Which One?

While both SUVs provide the basics, the 2021 Buick Encore GX goes above and beyond the wants and needs of drivers near Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin, Ohio. Ready to experience it for yourself? Contact our team at Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC for a test drive!