Comparison - Buick Encore GX ST SELECT 2020 - vs - Renault Austral E-Tech Hybrid 2023

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Average Price: 
$
25,695
Updated: 
25 Jun 2020
£
34,695
Updated: 
12 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
white frost tricoat
#FBFCF7
dark moon blue metallic
#373B4C
ebony twilight metallic
#0F1012
satin steel metallic
#D0D9E1
chili red metallic
#740516
Color: 
iron blue
#2F4571
arctic white
#FEFEFE
flame red
#A2383A
shadow grey
#6C6D6D
diamond black
#303030

Electric

Top Speed: 
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.40s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Encore GX, despite the familiar name, is an all-new model for Buick for 2020.Buick offers several attractive and comfortable crossovers, and the all-new Encore GX occupies the smaller end of that spectrum. The 2020 Buick Encore GX initially sounds as if it were a trim level that is offered on the subcompact Buick Encore, but it is actually its own, bigger model positioned below the compact Buick Envision. The Encore GX gives Buick another entry in the ever-popular crossover market, with its purposeful design and efficient packaging.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Stylish exterior
Impressive cargo space
Class-leading technology
Smart interior layout
Numerous customization options
Price won't break the bank

Cons
Not much bigger than the regular Encore
Satellite radio costs extra
Dual-zone climate control not standard
It's slow even with the bigger engine
Ride comfort is just ok
Too similar to its Chevy counterpart

By: 
carbuzz.com

Pros
Looks good,
very quiet,
economical,
nice cabin

Cons
Not cheap,
ride a little busy,
four-wheel steering only available on top trim

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Well-built interior
Efficient hybrid system
Lots of standard equipment

Cons
Lumpy low-speed ride
Clunky automatic gearbox
Alpine trim only cosmetic

By: 
parkers.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
26.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
12
12
Cylinders: 
3
Inline
3
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.30L
1.20L
Torque: 
174ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
151ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
Horsepower: 
155hp
at 5 600rpm
128hp
at 4 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Electric Power Steering
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Sun Sensor
Multisense driving modes (eco, comfort, sport and normal)
9.3" head-up display
Engine start button
12V power outlets front and rear

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
171.40in
177.60in
Width: 
71.40in
71.90in
Height: 
64.10in
63.70in
Ground Clearance: 
7.50in
Front Track: 
61.10in
Rear Track: 
61.90in
Wheel Base: 
102.20in
105.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.70
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
Front Leg Room: 
40.90in
Rear leg room: 
36.00in
Front Hip Room: 
51.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.40in
Rear Hip Room: 
47.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
50.20cu.ft
53.80cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
23.50cu.ft
17.10cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3344.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Electric one-touch power front and rear windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leatherette/Cloth
Fold Flat Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Mechanical seats with lumbar adjustment
Single front passenger seat
Front and rear head restraints
Seat pockets on rear of front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Sliding 3 seat rear bench

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension: 
Watts Link

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual zone automatic climate control
Air purifier
12" openR multimedia screen
Voice control for audio, climate, telephone, navigation
12.3" driver information display cluster

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 Total Speakers
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
8 speakers
Bluetooth
Apple car play and Android auto
Wi-Fi hotspot

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
Variable intermittent rear wash/wipe
Shark fin antenna
Front wiper de-icer
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
19"
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Painted Alloy Wheels
Temporary Spare Tire
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Lane departure warning
Lane change warning
Driver attention alert system
Blind spot warning
Emergency lane keep assist including overtaking and oncoming traffic
Pedestrian alert
Traffic and speed sign recognition
Hill start assist
Fire protection system