2020 Buick Encore GX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.7s
- Preferred FWD, 137 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 127 of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 125 of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | 137 hp | 162 lb-ft | 3,025 lb | 91 | 22.1 | 8.7 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $24,100 |
| Select FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | 137 hp | 162 lb-ft | 3,039 lb | 90 | 22.2 | 8.7 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $25,700 |
| Essence FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | 137 hp | 162 lb-ft | 3,055 lb | 90 | 22.3 | 8.7 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $28,500 |
| Preferred AWD | N/A | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,256 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 9.3 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $26,100 |
| Select AWD | N/A | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,258 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 9.3 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $27,700 |
| Essence AWD | N/A | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,273 lb | 95 | 21.1 | 9.3 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $30,500 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3-cyl | 3 | 137 hp | Preferred FWD | $24,100 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| Engine not listed | 3 | 155 hp | Preferred AWD | $26,100 | +$2,000 | $1,371 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 3 of 6 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 3 | Preferred AWD | $26,100 | 9.3 s |
| CVT | 3 | Preferred FWD | $24,100 | 8.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Preferred FWD: 137 hp, 28 mpg, $24,100. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 | Sport FWD | 148 hp | 31 mpg | $20,640 | 8.1 s |
| Honda HR-V | LX 2WD | 141 hp | 30 mpg | $20,920 | 8.6 s |
| Toyota C-HR | LE FWD | 144 hp | 29 mpg | $21,295 | 10.2 s |
| Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | 152 hp | 30 mpg | $22,145 | 7.9 s |
| Subaru Forester | 2.5i AWD | 182 hp | 29 mpg | $24,495 | 8.3 s |
| Ford Escape | S FWD | 181 hp | 30 mpg | $24,885 | 8.4 s |
Cheapest 6 of 11.
Encore GX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Kia Sportage: 1.9 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Kia Sportage.
| Measure | 2020 Buick Encore GX | 2020 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Preferred FWD | SX Turbo FWD |
| 0-60 | 8.7 s | 6.8 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 240 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,025 lb | 3,666 lb |
| hp per ton | 91 | 131 |
| lb per hp | 22.1 | 15.3 |
| MSRP | $24,100 | $33,590 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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