Buick Encore GX vs Mazda CX-30 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$125

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

Encore GX Preferred FWD vs CX-30 2.5 S AWD
Measure	Encore GX	CX-30	Winner
MSRP + destination	$27,995	$27,870	About the same
Horsepower	137 hp	186 hp	CX-30
Torque	162 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	CX-30
MPG combined	30 mpg	27 mpg	Encore GX
Cargo, max	50.2 cu ft	45.2 cu ft	Encore GX
Cargo, seats up	23.5 cu ft	20.2 cu ft	Encore GX
Rear legroom	36.0 in	36.3 in	About the same
Front legroom	40.9 in	41.7 in	CX-30
Length	171.2 in	173.0 in	Not scored
Width	71.4 in	70.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,023 lb	3,395 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,000 lb	Not rated	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.5 in	8.0 in	CX-30
0-60 mph	9.0 s estimate	8.6 s tested	CX-30
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	CX-30 2.5 S AWD $26,375	$125
CX-30 2.5 S AWD $26,375	Encore GX Preferred FWD $26,500	$125

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Encore GX costs $728 less 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: CX-30 wins.

Encore GX wins if Power weight is 3 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.