2017 Buick Encore vs 2017 Mazda CX-3

2017 Buick Encore

2017 Mazda CX-3

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AWD 4-Door Essence

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Encore AWD 4-Door Essence	24	30	$29,342	$30,565
Encore AWD 4-Door Preferred	24	30	$24,830	$25,865
Encore AWD 4-Door Preferred II	24	30	$27,230	$28,365
Encore AWD 4-Door Premium	24	30	$30,686	$31,965
Encore AWD 4-Door Sport Touring	24	30	$25,982	$27,065
Encore FWD 4-Door	25	33	$22,875	$22,990
Encore FWD 4-Door Essence	25	33	$27,902	$29,065
Encore FWD 4-Door Preferred	25	33	$23,390	$24,365
Encore FWD 4-Door Preferred II	25	33	$25,790	$26,865
Encore FWD 4-Door Premium	25	33	$29,246	$30,465
Encore FWD 4-Door Sport Touring	25	33	$24,542	$25,565

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-3 Grand Touring AWD	27	32	$25,495	$26,240
CX-3 Grand Touring FWD	29	34	$24,283	$24,990
CX-3 Sport AWD	27	32	$20,615	$21,210
CX-3 Sport FWD	29	34	$19,403	$19,960
CX-3 Touring AWD	27	32	$22,555	$23,210
CX-3 Touring FWD	29	34	$21,343	$21,960

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,342

$25,495

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,565

$26,240

Monthly Payment Estimate

$509 / month

$437 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Buick Encore reaches for the compact-luxury stars, but it falls shy on styling and front-seat space.

The 2017 Mazda CX-3 keeps the most attractive features from last year: its price and its handling.

TCC Likes

Quiet, calm interior
Well-equipped
Back seat fits adults

Ample features and good value
Available all-wheel-drive system
Good handling and impressive performance for segment

TCC Dislikes

Base engine's sluggish acceleration
Mediocre gas mileage
Cabin feels narrow

No manual, paddle shifters only on top models
Not a lot of rear seat room
Monochrome gauges look cheap

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.75

Front Head Room (in)

39.58

37.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.8

86.3

Second Hip Room (in)

50.08

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.18

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.78

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.55

50.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.82

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

51.65

52.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.85

69.6

Track Width, Front (in)

60.62

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.22

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

168.41

168.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.26

60.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.62

59.9

Wheelbase (in)

100.60

101.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

56.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.40

42.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

- TBD -

10.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

30.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.80

10.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

39.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.0

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.6 x 0.5

11.1

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.72

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R18

P215/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

RAK

Front Tire Size

P215/55R18

P215/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAK

Spare Tire Order Code

RVZ

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3358

2952

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18" x - TBD -

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16" x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18" x - TBD -

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

146 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

LUV

Displacement

1.4/83

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

146 @ 6000

Engine Type

Turbocharged I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.02

Trans Order Code

MNK

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

4.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick Encore

Mazda CX-3

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Independent MacPherson Strut

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

6.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Tires

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material