Comparison - Buick Encore Preferred 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL 2020

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Buick Encore Preferred 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Opel Mokka,Bitter Mokka,Vauxhall Mokka

Also called:

Volkswagen Teramont

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

26,100

Updated:

28 Mar 2019

41,445

Updated:

13 Oct 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

14.00gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Dark Moon Blue Metallic

#2A3040

Ebony Twilight Metallic/Anthracite

#090909

Quicksilver Metallic/Anthracite

#DADEDD

Summit White/Anthracite

#FFFFFF

White Frost Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic

#DDE0DB

Cinnabar Metallic/Anthracite

#E4E4E4

Color:

Deep black pearl

#000000

Platinum Gray Metallic

#686C6F

Tourmaline blue metallic

#063956

Aurora Red metallic

#D60118

Pure Gray

#9B9B9B

Pyrite Silver metallic

#9E9E98

Pacific Blue Metallic

#016BA6

Pure White

#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2019 Buick Encore ranked #3 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Buick Encore has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 37 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Nice interior with lots of standard features
User-friendly infotainment system
Nimble handling

Cons
Underpowered base engine
Higher base price than rivals

By:

usnews.com

The Encore's available trims have been downsized to the base and Preferred models for 2021. With the exception of adding Dark Moon Blue Metallic and Cinnabar Metallic exterior colors, Buick hasn't made any changes to its smallest SUV.

Pros
Smooth ride,
intuitive infotainment setup,
surprisingly spacious cabin.

Cons
Not as fuel efficient as key rivals,
lacks standard safety tech,
just plain slow.

By:

caranddriver.com

Simplified trim lineup. Improved suite of driver safety aids.

Pros
Hushed cabin at highway speeds
Maneuverable size

Cons
Tepid acceleration
Limited feature availability
Small cargo area
Unimpressive fuel economy

By:

edmunds.com

The Atlas Cross Sport is a stylish mid-size two-row SUV, but it's too similar to its three-row namesake to stand out from the crowd.

Pros
Spunky styling,
tons of available features,
roomy interior.

Cons
Ho-hum driving dynamics,
truncated cargo space,
shorter powertrain warranty than main rivals.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.All-new two-row midsize SUV based on the popular three-row Atlas.Introduces the first generation of the Atlas Cross Sport.

Pros
Spacious interior with straightforward cabin design
Good combination of athletic handling and everyday comfort
Stylish exterior design

Cons
Not very quick to accelerate, even with the optional V6
Lower fuel economy than some competitors

By:

edmunds.com

The 2021 VW Atlas is a competent family hauler that assimilates into the daily routine without fuss.

Pros
Plenty of space
Good warranty
Good tech
Relative value among competitors
Solid powertrains

Cons
A little boring
Base touchscreen is on the small side
Not fuel-efficient
Cross Sport gets lost

By:

thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

24.00mpg

18.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

29.00mpg

23.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.40L

2.00L

Torque:

148ft-lbs

at 1 850rpm

258ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

138hp

at 4 900rpm

235hp

at 4 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

36.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

168.40in

195.50in

Width:

70.10in

78.30in

Height:

65.30in

67.70in

Ground Clearance:

6.20in

Front Track:

60.60in

Rear Track:

60.60in

Wheel Base:

100.60in

117.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

Rear Head Room:

38.80

Front Leg Room:

40.80in

Rear leg room:

35.80in

40.40in

Front Hip Room:

51.70in

Front Shoulder Room:

54.20in

Rear Hip Room:

50.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

52.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

48.40cu.ft

77.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

2000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.80cu.ft

40.30cu.ft

Curb Weight:

3358.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

2-Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

6 -way power driver seat

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Height adjustable driver seat

Leatherette/Cloth

Bucket front seats

Fold flat passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

6 -way power passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Leatherette

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear ventilation ducts

Folding Center Armrest

Folding center armrest

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Front Independent Suspension

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Speed sensitive volume control

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 total speakers

USB Connection

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Memory Card Slot

USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Emergency Service*

Rear center 3-point belt

Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags

Airbag Deployment Notification*

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Cornering Lights

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Buick Interior Protection Package

Active Package

Road Trip Package

Safety Package

VW Care

Combination Assistance Kit

Roadside Assistance Kit

Exterior Options:

Accessory Carrier Hitch

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rack Cross Rails

Power Glass Moonroof

Front License Plate Bracket

18" 5-Spoke Midnight Silver Aluminum Wheels

Side Steps

Wheel Locks

Accessory Towing Kit

Hood Deflector

Roof Rack

Splash Guards

Interior Options:

All-Weather Floor Mats

Front Footwell and Cup Holder Lighting Kit

Custom Molded Cargo Tray

Cargo Mat

Premium All-Weather Floor Liners

Cargo Net

Rubber Mats Kit

Rearview Mirror W/HomeLink

Carpeted Mats

Luggage Net

Privacy Cover

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ebony, leatherette/cloth

#000000

Shale Seats w/Ebony Accents, leatherette/cloth

#948E7B

Color:

Titan Black, leatherette

#000000

Dark Beige, leatherette

#D9B382

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Comparison - Buick Encore Preferred 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL 2020

General

Also called:

Opel Mokka,Bitter Mokka,Vauxhall Mokka

Also called:

Volkswagen Teramont

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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