Buick Encore GX vs Honda HR-V (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$45

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Encore GX Preferred FWD vs HR-V LX FWD
Measure	Encore GX	HR-V	Winner
MSRP + destination	$27,995	$27,950	About the same
Horsepower	137 hp	158 hp	HR-V
Torque	162 lb-ft	138 lb-ft	Encore GX
MPG combined	30 mpg	28 mpg	Encore GX
Cargo, max	50.2 cu ft	55.1 cu ft	HR-V
Cargo, seats up	23.5 cu ft	24.4 cu ft	HR-V
Rear legroom	36.0 in	37.7 in	HR-V
Front legroom	40.9 in	41.9 in	HR-V
Length	171.2 in	179.8 in	Not scored
Width	71.4 in	72.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,023 lb	3,159 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,000 lb	Not rated	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.5 in	7.0 in	Encore GX
0-60 mph	9.0 s estimate	8.4 s estimate	HR-V
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Encore GX Preferred FWD $26,500	HR-V LX FWD $26,500	$0
HR-V LX FWD $26,500	Encore GX Preferred FWD $26,500	$0

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: HR-V wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.