Compare 2021 Buick Encore specifications by trim levels
Encore is a 5-seat SUV from Buick, which first hit the market back in 2013.
With the price tag ranging from $23,200 to $25,220, the Buick Encore faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Journey.
The Buick Encore has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Buick Encore boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 30 to 32 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.10mm x 168.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2021 Buick Encore
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Fuel Tank: 14 gal
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Wheelbase: 100.6 in
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MPG: 24 city/32 hwy
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0-60 mph: 9 sec
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Ground clearance: 6.2 in
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Engine: 1.4L I-4
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Towing capacity: 1000 lbs
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Curb: 3237 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 168.4 x 70.1 x 65.3
2021 Buick Encore Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Buick Encore is offered in 3 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Buick Encore safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Buick Encore specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 1.4L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 155 hp @ 1932
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Torque 177 lb-ft. @ 2,000
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Charge system intercooled turbo
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Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 9 sec
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1/4 mile time 16.4 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 168.4 in
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Width 70.1 in
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Height 65.3 in
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Wheelbase 100.6 in
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Curb Weight 3237 lbs
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GVWR 4255 lbs
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Towing capacity 1000 lbs
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Ground clearance 6.2 in
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Turning radius 18.3 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 18.8 ft
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Cargo capacity 48.4 cu.ft
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 14 gal
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City 23 - 24 mpg
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Combined 27 - 28 mpg
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Highway 30 - 32 mpg
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Highway range 420 - 448 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 36/36,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
Base Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred All-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length | ||
| 168.4 in | 168.4 in | 168.4 in |
| Exterior body width | ||
| 70.1 in | 70.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Exterior height | ||
| 65.3 in | 65.3 in | 65.3 in |
| Horsepower | ||
| 155 hp | 155 hp | 155 hp |
| Torque | ||
| 177 lb-ft. | 177 lb-ft. | 177 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | ||
| 3237 lbs | 3237 lbs | 3358 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | ||
| 4255 lbs | 4255 lbs | 4384 lbs |
| Wheelbase | ||
| 100.6 in | 100.6 in | 100.6 in |
| Turning radius | ||
| 18.3 '' | 18.3 '' | 18.3 '' |
| Ground clearance | ||
| 6.2 in | 6.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Front legroom | ||
| 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 40.8 in |
| Rear legroom | ||
| 35.8 in | 35.8 in | 35.8 in |
| Front headroom | ||
| 40 in | 40 in | 40 in |
| Rear headroom | ||
| 39 in | 39 in | 39 in |
| Front hip room | ||
| 52 in | 52 in | 52 in |
| Rear hip room | ||
| 50 in | 50 in | 50 in |
| Front shoulder room | ||
| 54 in | 54 in | 54 in |
| Rear shoulder room | ||
| 53 in | 53 in | 53 in |
| Fuel tank | ||
| 14.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
Interior Features
Base Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred All-wheel Drive |
| Air conditioning, front | ||
| manual | manual | manual |
| Clock | ||
| in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display |
| Cupholders | ||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | ||
| metal-look | metal-look | metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Floor console | ||
| full | full | full |
| Floor mats | ||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | – |
| Front windows | ||
| power | power | power |
| Rear windows | ||
| power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | ||
| driver | driver | driver |
| 1-touch window down | ||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Instrumentation | ||
| analog | analog | analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | ||
| day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Seatback storage pockets | ||
| 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | ||
| leather | leather | leather |
Exterior Features
Base Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred All-wheel Drive |
| Antenna | ||
| integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | ||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | ||
| clearcoat lower accent two-tone | clearcoat lower accent two-tone | clearcoat lower accent two-tone |
| Grille trim | ||
| chrome | chrome | chrome |
| Door count | ||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | ||
| liftgate | liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | ||
| deep | deep | deep |
| Rear window type | ||
| fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | ||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | ||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – |
| Spoiler | ||
| lip | lip | lip |
| Wheels | ||
| 18 silver w/painted accents aluminum | 18 silver w/painted accents aluminum | 18 silver w/painted accents aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | ||
| compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Rear window wipers | ||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
Seats
Base Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred All-wheel Drive |
| Front seat type | ||
| bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | ||
| 6-way power | 6-way power | 6-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | ||
| 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar support | ||
| driver | driver | driver |
| Front armrests | ||
| driver | driver | driver |
| Front head restraints | ||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Rear seats | ||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints | ||
| 2 - foldable | 2 - foldable | 2 - foldable |
| Seat trim | ||
| cloth/leatherette | cloth/leatherette | cloth/leatherette |
Entertainment System
Base Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred All-wheel Drive |
| Radio | ||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Speakers | ||
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen | ||
| 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Equalizer | ||
| automatic | automatic | automatic |
Safety and Security Features
Base Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred All-wheel Drive |
| Airbags, frontal | ||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | ||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | ||
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | ||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | ||
| front | front | front |
| Headlights | ||
| halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | ||
| Twilight Sentinel fully automatic | Twilight Sentinel fully automatic | Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry | ||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | ||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Parking assist | ||
| UltraSonic | UltraSonic | – |
| Airbags, knee protection | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Lane departure warning | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning | – |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | ||
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags and/or sensors) | ||
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable |
| Emergency Services | ||
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable |
| Crisis Assist | ||
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | ||
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable |
| Remote Door Unlock | ||
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable |
| Roadside Assistance | ||
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable |
| Remote Horn and Lights | ||
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable |
| Hands-Free Calling | ||
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | ||
| OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable | OnStar and Buick connected services capable |
Mechanical Features
Base Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred All-wheel Drive |
| Engine | ||
| 1.4L I-4 | 1.4L I-4 | 1.4L I-4 |
| Recommended fuel | ||
| regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Brakes | ||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | ||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | ||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | all-wheel |
| Exhaust | ||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | ||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | ||
| regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | ||
| strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | ||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | ||
| coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | ||
| torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear shocks | ||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | ||
| coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | ||
| StabiliTrak | StabiliTrak | StabiliTrak |
| Transmission | ||
| 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD |
| Axle ratio | ||
| 3.53 | 3.53 | 3.53 |
| Turbocharger | ||
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
Other Specs
Base Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred Front-wheel Drive |
Preferred All-wheel Drive |
| Luggage capacity | ||
| 18.8 cu.ft. | 18.8 cu.ft. | 18.8 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | ||
| 48.4 cu.ft. | 48.4 cu.ft. | 48.4 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size | ||
| 1.4 liters | 1.4 liters | 1.4 liters |
| Base engine type | ||
| I-4 | I-4 | I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm | ||
| 5,600 | 5,600 | 5,600 |
| Torque rpm | ||
| 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| EPA mileage estimates | ||
| 24 City / 32 Hwy | 24 City / 32 Hwy | 23 City / 30 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights | ||
| front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | ||
| fade | fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | ||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | ||
| front | front | front |
| Engine - valvetrain | ||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | ||
| 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | ||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | ||
| 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | ||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Tires | ||
| P215/55HR18.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR18.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | ||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing | ||
| Rainsense | Rainsense | – |
