2024 Buick Encore GX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.8s
- Preferred FWD, 137 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 182 of 184 SUVs (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 179 of 184 SUVs (2024).
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 | 3,023 lb | 91 | 22.1 | 8.8 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $25,600 |
| FWD 4dr ST | N/A | 155 hp | N/A | 3,063 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.8 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $26,800 |
| Sport Touring FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,063 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.8 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $26,800 |
| Avenir FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,063 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.8 sOnline | CVT | FWD | $31,900 |
| Preferred AWD | N/A | 155 hp | N/A | 3,255 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 8.9 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $27,600 |
| AWD 4dr ST | N/A | 155 hp | N/A | 3,255 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 8.9 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $28,400 |
| Sport Touring AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,255 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 8.9 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $28,400 |
| Avenir AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | 3,255 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 8.9 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $33,500 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3-cyl | 1 | 137 hp | Preferred FWD | $25,600 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 1.3L 3-cyl | 4 | 155 hp | Sport Touring FWD | $26,800 | +$1,200 | $1,280 | $0 |
| Engine not listed | 3 | 155 hp | FWD 4dr ST | $26,800 | $0 | $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 4 of 8 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 4 | Preferred AWD | $27,600 | 8.9 s |
| CVT | 4 | Preferred FWD | $25,600 | 8.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Preferred FWD: 137 hp, 30 mpg, $25,600. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Taos | S FWD | 158 hp | 31 mpg | $23,995 | 8.4 s |
| Hyundai Kona | SE FWD | 147 hp | 31 mpg | $24,250 | 8.5 s |
| Hyundai Kona N | SE Auto FWD | 147 hp | 31 mpg | $24,250 | 9.2 s |
| Kia Seltos | S FWD | 146 hp | 31 mpg | $25,090 | 8.4 s |
| Kia Niro | LX FWD | 139 hp | 53 mpg | $26,940 | N/A |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | ACTIV FWD | 155 hp | 31 mpg | $27,100 | 7.6 s |
Cheapest 6 of 9.
Encore GX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Jeep Compass: 1.7 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Jeep Compass.
| Measure | 2024 Buick Encore GX | 2024 Jeep Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Preferred FWD | Sport 4WD |
| 0-60 | 8.8 s | 7.1 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 200 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,023 lb | 3,620 lb |
| hp per ton | 91 | 110 |
| lb per hp | 22.1 | 18.1 |
| MSRP | $25,600 | $25,900 |
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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