2022 Buick Encore GX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.9s
- Preferred AWD, 155 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 146 of 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 153 of 164 SUVs (2022).
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 AWD | N/A | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,256 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 7.9 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $26,400 |
| Select AWD | N/A | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,258 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 7.9 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $27,800 |
| Essence AWD | 3-cyl | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,273 lb | 95 | 21.1 | 8.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $30,600 |
| Essence FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,094 lb | 100 | 20.0 | 8.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $29,000 |
| Preferred FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | 137 hp | 162 lb-ft | 3,079 lb | 89 | 22.5 | 9.2 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $24,400 |
| Select FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | 137 hp | 162 lb-ft | 3,079 lb | 89 | 22.5 | 9.2 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $25,800 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3-cyl | 2 | 137 hp | Preferred FWD | $24,400 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 3-cyl | 3 | 155 hp | Preferred AWD | $26,400 | +$2,000 | $1,422 | +$142 |
| 1.3L 3-cyl | 1 | 155 hp | Essence FWD | $29,000 | +$2,600 | $1,280 | $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 | $26,400 | 7.9 s |
| CVT | 3 | Preferred FWD | $24,400 | 8.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Preferred FWD: 137 hp, 30 mpg, $24,400. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Cross | L FWD | 169 hp | 32 mpg | $22,445 | 7.9 s |
| Kia Seltos | S FWD | 146 hp | 31 mpg | $22,790 | 8.4 s |
| Volkswagen Taos | S FWD | 158 hp | 31 mpg | $23,495 | 7.5 s |
| Hyundai Kona | N Line FWD | 195 hp | 32 mpg | $25,850 | N/A |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | ACTIV FWD | 155 hp | 31 mpg | $25,900 | 8.1 s |
| Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 201 hp | 33 mpg | $27,150 | 7.4 s |
Encore GX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Buick Encore GX: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Buick Encore GX.
| Measure | 2022 Buick Encore GX | 2022 Toyota C-HR |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Preferred AWD | XLE FWD |
| 0-60 | 7.9 s | 9.3 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 155 hp | 144 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,256 lb | 3,300 lb |
| hp per ton | 95 | 87 |
| lb per hp | 21.0 | 22.9 |
| MSRP | $26,400 | $24,280 |
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
- Sources disagree