GMC Terrain vs Buick Encore GX

As SUVs from two of the most popular SUV brands, the Terrain and the Encore GX 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 offers a choice between two engines, while the Terrain has one powertrain across all trims. Although the Encore GX provides an additional engine option, the Terrain offers more power: Its 1.5L Turbocharged engine produces 175 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque, while 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque are available in the upgraded engine of the Encore GX.

At first blush, you may think the Encore GX and its EPA-estimated 30 city/31 highway MPG will take you farther than the Terrain’s EPA-estimated 24 city/29 highway MPG. However, the Encore GX comes with a smaller, 13.2-gallon fuel tank.

Meanwhile, the Terrain is equipped with a 15.6-gallon tank, meaning you can go farther—literally—to the tune of up to 452 miles before needing to refuel. That’s nearly 50 more miles than the 409-mile range in the Encore GX.

The GMC Terrain and the Buick Encore GX 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.

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

Want to experience a comfortable ride on every drive? Look to these standard and available creature comforts on the GMC and the Buick:

• Leather seating surfaces
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated front seats

All these features can transform your most mundane drives into luxurious travels.

When it comes to comfort, you’ll want to know that your vehicle has adequate space for everyone on board as well as all their gear. So, we took out the measuring tape to compare their interior dimensions.

As you can see, in nearly every instance, the Terrain provides much more room than the Encore GX—anywhere between one and three inches more! So, no matter where you’re seated in the GMC Terrain, you’ll be fully comfortable. And you’ll have plenty of space for everyone’s gear, too!

GMC and Buick have gone the extra mile to help you stay connected and confident when you’re on the road. Sporting a large touchscreen infotainment system with plenty of connectivity tech, the Terrain and the Encore GX 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. Both models even offer wireless versions of these features! That way, you can connect to your smartphone without cords.

Both models are engineered with a wealth of handy driver-assistive systems, including available surround-vision camera systems and collision-avoidance technology.

Their similar standard safety features include:

• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Forward Collision Alert
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• IntelliBeam auto high beams
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

So, you’ll have confidence and peace of mind when you’re behind the wheel of either model.