Buick Encore GX vs Subaru Crosstrek (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$450
- Encore GX: 1 mpg better, 3.6 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Crosstrek: 43 hp more, 4.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Crosstrek wins 7 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Encore GX | Crosstrek | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $27,995 | $28,445 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 180 hp | Crosstrek |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | Crosstrek |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | Encore GX |
| Cargo, max | 50.2 cu ft | 54.7 cu ft | Crosstrek |
| Cargo, seats up | 23.5 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft | Encore GX |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in | 36.5 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 42.9 in | Crosstrek |
| Length | 171.2 in | 176.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.4 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,023 lb | 3,296 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | 1,500 lb | Crosstrek |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.7 in | Crosstrek |
| 0-60 mph | 9.0 s estimate | 7.1 s estimate | Crosstrek |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Encore GX Preferred FWD $26,500 | Crosstrek AWD $26,995 | $495 |
| Crosstrek AWD $26,995 | Encore GX Preferred FWD $26,500 | $495 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Encore GX | Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $27,995 | $28,445 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $35,675 | $36,390 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Crosstrek wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Encore GX | 3% |
| Power | Crosstrek | 24% |
| Space | Crosstrek | 8% |
| Towing | Crosstrek | 33% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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