2023 Buick Encore GX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

7.9s

176 SUVs (2023). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2023 Buick Encore GX: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
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	$27,900
Select AWD	N/A	155 hp	174 lb-ft	3,258 lb	95	21.0	7.9 sEstimate	9-speed automatic	AWD	$29,300
Essence AWD	3-cyl	155 hp	174 lb-ft	3,273 lb	95	21.1	8.0 sEstimate	9-speed automatic	AWD	$32,100
Essence FWD	1.3L 3-cyl	155 hp	174 lb-ft	3,094 lb	100	20.0	8.3 sEstimate	CVT	FWD	$30,500
Preferred FWD	1.2L 3-cyl	137 hp	162 lb-ft	3,025 lb	91	22.1	9.0 sEstimate	CVT	FWD	$25,900
Select FWD	1.2L 3-cyl	137 hp	162 lb-ft	3,039 lb	90	22.2	9.1 sEstimate	CVT	FWD	$27,300

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.

3 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
1.2L 3-cyl	2	137 hp	Preferred FWD	$25,900	Base	$1,280	Base
3-cyl	3	155 hp	Preferred AWD	$27,900	+$2,000	$1,422	+$142
1.3L 3-cyl	1	155 hp	Essence FWD	$30,500	+$2,600	$1,280	$0

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: yes, on 3 of 6 trims.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
9-speed automatic	3	Preferred AWD	$27,900	7.9 s
CVT	3	Preferred FWD	$25,900	8.3 s

Compared with the Preferred FWD: 137 hp, 30 mpg, $25,900. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2023 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Kia Seltos	S FWD	146 hp	31 mpg	$23,390	8.4 s
Volkswagen Taos	S FWD	158 hp	31 mpg	$24,155	8.4 s
Chevrolet Trailblazer	ACTIV FWD	155 hp	31 mpg	$26,200	N/A
Kia Niro	LX FWD	139 hp	53 mpg	$26,590	8.9 s
Nissan Rogue Sport	FWD S	201 hp	33 mpg	$27,360	N/A
Kia Sportage	Hybrid LX FWD	177 hp	43 mpg	$27,490	N/A

Cheapest 6 of 9.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2023 Jeep Compass: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Jeep Compass.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.