2026 Buick Encore GX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

7.9s

175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 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	1.3L 3-cyl	155 hp	174 lb-ft	3,255 lb	95	21.0	7.9 sEstimate	9-speed automatic	AWD	$28,500
Sport Touring AWD	1.3L 3-cyl	155 hp	174 lb-ft	3,255 lb	95	21.0	7.9 sEstimate	9-speed automatic	AWD	$29,300
Avenir AWD	1.3L 3-cyl	155 hp	174 lb-ft	3,255 lb	95	21.0	7.9 sEstimate	9-speed automatic	AWD	$33,300
Sport Touring FWD	1.3L 3-cyl	155 hp	174 lb-ft	3,063 lb	101	19.8	8.3 sEstimate	CVT	FWD	$27,700
Avenir FWD	1.3L 3-cyl	155 hp	174 lb-ft	3,063 lb	101	19.8	8.3 sEstimate	CVT	FWD	$31,700
Preferred FWD	1.2L 3-cyl	137 hp	162 lb-ft	3,023 lb	91	22.1	9.0 sEstimate	CVT	FWD	$26,500

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.

2 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	1	137 hp	Preferred FWD	$26,500	Base	$1,280	Base
1.3L 3-cyl	5	155 hp	Sport Touring FWD	$27,700	+$1,200	$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	$28,500	7.9 s
CVT	3	Preferred FWD	$26,500	8.3 s

Compared with the Preferred FWD: 137 hp, 30 mpg, $26,500. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Nissan Kicks	S FWD	141 hp	31 mpg	$22,730	8.8 s
Hyundai Kona	SE FWD	147 hp	31 mpg	$25,500	N/A
Volkswagen Taos	S FWD	174 hp	31 mpg	$26,500	7.8 s
Chevrolet Trailblazer	ACTIV FWD	155 hp	31 mpg	$28,200	8.4 s
Nissan Rogue	2026.5 FWD S	201 hp	32 mpg	$29,490	7.4 s
Toyota Corolla Cross	Hybrid S AWD	196 hp	42 mpg	$29,795	6.7 s

Cheapest 6 of 7.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

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

Same 0-60 time: 7.9 s. More hp per ton: 2026 Honda HR-V.

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.