2020 Buick Encore vs 2020 Chevrolet Trax

2020 Buick Encore

2020 Chevrolet Trax

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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	26	30	$23,176	$23,200
Encore FWD 4-Door Essence	26	30	$28,245	$29,300
Encore FWD 4-Door Preferred	26	30	$23,714	$24,600
Encore FWD 4-Door Sport Touring	26	30	$24,871	$25,800

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Trax AWD 4-Door LS	24	29	$21,979	$22,800
Trax AWD 4-Door LT	24	29	$23,810	$24,700
Trax AWD 4-Door Premier	24	29	$28,052	$29,100
Trax FWD 4-Door LS	26	31	$20,533	$21,300
Trax FWD 4-Door LT	26	31	$22,364	$23,200
Trax FWD 4-Door Premier	26	31	$26,606	$27,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,691

$21,979

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,800

$22,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$513 / month

$380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.0

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4.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Buick Encore was a good choice for city slickers, but it’s showing its age in all the wrong ways

The 2020 Chevy Trax crossover has a low price for a tall ride height–and not much else.

TCC Likes

Perky looks
Right-size for city
Clean interior design

Reasonable base price
Roomier inside than it looks
Optional AWD

TCC Dislikes

Quite slow
Lack of safety features
Starting to feel too old

Lackluster to drive
Short on safety gear
Base LS model is truly plain

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.5

52.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.82

40.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.8

Front Hip Room (in)

51.65

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

35.75

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.58

39.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

50.08

50.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.18

54.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.78

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.25

65.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.62

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

100.6

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.1

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.65

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.22

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

168.35

167.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

29.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.8

18.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

31.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

57.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.6 x 0.5

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 1.0

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

35.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAK

RAJ

Spare Tire Order Code

RVZ

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R18

P205/70R16

Rear Tire Order Code

RAK

RAJ

Front Tire Size

P215/55R18

P205/70R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3358

3267

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18" x - TBD -

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18" x - TBD -

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16" x - TBD -

16 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged I4

Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

Engine Order Code

LUV

Displacement

1.4/83

1.4L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

MNK

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick Encore

Chevrolet Trax

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

6.8

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

2020 Buick Encore

2020 Encore selection robust
$2,500 factory + Employer Pricing for all
Lease from $178 for 36 months
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2020 Chevrolet Trax

2020 Trax selection still robust
15% off MSRP for all buyers
Lease from $217 for 39 months with $0 down
Get 0% APR for 84 months

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