2018 Buick Encore vs 2018 MINI Countryman

2018 Buick Encore

2018 MINI Countryman

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AWD 4-Door Essence

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Encore AWD 4-Door Essence	24	30	$29,376	$30,600
Encore AWD 4-Door Preferred	24	30	$24,864	$25,900
Encore AWD 4-Door Preferred II	24	30	$27,264	$28,400
Encore AWD 4-Door Premium	24	30	$30,816	$32,100
Encore AWD 4-Door Sport Touring	24	30	$26,016	$27,100
Encore FWD 4-Door	25	33	$22,875	$22,990
Encore FWD 4-Door Essence	25	33	$27,936	$29,100
Encore FWD 4-Door Preferred	25	33	$23,424	$24,400
Encore FWD 4-Door Preferred II	25	33	$25,824	$26,900
Encore FWD 4-Door Premium	25	33	$29,376	$30,600
Encore FWD 4-Door Sport Touring	25	33	$24,576	$25,600

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Cooper ALL4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Countryman Cooper ALL4	22	32	$26,510	$28,600
Countryman Cooper FWD	24	34	$24,670	$26,600
Countryman Cooper S ALL4	21	31	$29,365	$31,700
Countryman Cooper S E ALL4	N/A	N/A	$34,055	$36,800
Countryman Cooper S FWD	23	32	$28,905	$31,200
Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4	20	29	$34,975	$37,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,376

$26,510

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,600

$28,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$510 / month

$477 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Buick Encore does the pint-size crossover thing well, although it lacks some safety tech and gets pricey with options.

The 2018 Mini Countryman has a new plug-in hybrid system but the mission is the same: Big Mini crossover with a bigger audience.

TCC Likes

Refined interior
Pint-sized dimensions
Good ride quality

Iconic style
Functional space inside
Smart all-wheel-drive system

TCC Dislikes

Cramped inside
Underpowered base engine
Pricey with options

Can be expensive
Confusing packages
Pricey plug-in hybrid

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.75

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.58

39.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.8

Second Hip Room (in)

50.08

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.18

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.78

37.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.55

Front Leg Room (in)

40.82

40.4

Front Hip Room (in)

51.65

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.85

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.62

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.22

Length, Overall (in)

168.41

169.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.26

61.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.62

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

100.60

105.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.40

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

- TBD -

15.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.80

15.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.0

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

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

16.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.72

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R18

P225/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

RAK

258

Front Tire Size

P215/55R18

P225/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAK

258

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

3510

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18" x - TBD -

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16" x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18" x - TBD -

17 X 7.5

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

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

162 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

LUV

Displacement

1.4/83

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

134 @ 4400

Engine Type

Turbocharged I4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

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

1.37

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.95

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

4.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.04

Trans Order Code

MNK

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

4.06

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.79

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.82

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick Encore

MINI Countryman

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

ALL4 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

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

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

6.8

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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