2019 Buick Encore vs 2019 FIAT 500X

2019 Buick Encore

2019 FIAT 500X

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AWD 4-Door Essence

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Encore AWD 4-Door Essence	24	29	$29,691	$30,800
Encore AWD 4-Door Preferred	24	29	$25,160	$26,100
Encore AWD 4-Door Sport Touring	24	29	$26,317	$27,300
Encore FWD 4-Door	25	30	$23,176	$23,200
Encore FWD 4-Door Essence	25	30	$28,245	$29,300
Encore FWD 4-Door Preferred	25	30	$23,714	$24,600
Encore FWD 4-Door Sport Touring	25	30	$24,871	$25,800

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120th Anniversary Edition AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500X 120th Anniversary Edition AWD	24	30	$24,518	$24,740
500X Blue Sky Edition AWD	24	30	$24,518	$24,740
500X Pop AWD	24	30	$24,518	$24,740
500X Trekking AWD	24	30	$25,497	$26,245
500X Trekking Plus AWD	24	30	$28,473	$29,445
500X Urbana Edition AWD	24	30	$25,497	$26,245

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,691

$24,518

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,800

$24,740

Monthly Payment Estimate

$513 / month

$412 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Small luxury crossovers are hot, but the 2019 Buick Encore offers a decidedly calm option. It's cute and affordable, but lacks some options found on others.

The 2019 Fiat 500X is a stylish crossover SUV that’s outclassed in some ways.

TCC Likes

Refined ride
Compact size
Quality interior and trim

Cheeky looks
Promising engine
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Narrow, cramped interior
Underpowered base engine
Lacks standard safety tech

No FWD model for sun states
Not a great value
Active safety tech is optional

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

50.08

52.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.18

54.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.78

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.50

52.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.82

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

51.65

53.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.75

34.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.58

39.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.8

91.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.65

60.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.22

Length, Overall (in)

168.35

167.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.25

63.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

29.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.62

60.7

Wheelbase (in)

100.60

101.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.10

70.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.40

39.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

- TBD -

14.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.80

14.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.0

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

12.7

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

36.3

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RAK

TA1

Front Tire Size

P215/55R18

P215/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAK

TA1

Spare Tire Order Code

RVZ

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R18

P215/55HR18

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

3305

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18" x - TBD -

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16" x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18" x - TBD -

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

Displacement

1.4/83

1.3 L/81

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

177 @ 5500

Engine Type

Turbocharged I4

Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

210 @ 6500

Engine Order Code

LUV

EYF

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.83

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.84

Trans Order Code

MNK

DFH

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

3.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.71

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Buick Encore

FIAT 500X

Suspension

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

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

6.8

6.9

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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