Comparison - Subaru Forester Limited 2016 - vs - Buick Encore Premium 2017

General

Other Names:

Also called:

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Also called:

Opel Mokka,Bitter Mokka,Vauxhall Mokka

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Average Price: 
25,740
Updated: 
02 Dec 2016
29,044
Updated: 
29 Nov 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2016
2017
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.90gals
14.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Burnished Bronze Metallic
#A29992
Crystal Black Silica
#060201
Crystal White Pearl
#EAEAEA
Dark Gray Metallic
#6A6A6A
Ice Silver Metallic
#B9B8C2
Ice Silver Metallic
#797881
Jasmine Green Metallic
#313C3D
Quartz Blue Pearl
#5C7390
Venetian Red Pearl
#4C0307
Color: 
Black Cherry Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#5E283F
Coastal Blue Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#006DAD
Graphite Gray Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#454948
Ebony Twilight Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#090909
Quicksilver Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#DADEDD
River Rock Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#906240
Summit White/Black Carbon Metallic
#FFFFFF
White Frost Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic
#DDE0DB
Winterberry Red Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#7B2029

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2017 Buick Encore reaches for the compact-luxury stars, but it falls shy on styling and front-seat space.When it was new in 2013, the Buick Encore was virtually alone on the automotive landscape as one of few small crossover SUVs. Today, that's a crowded niche, with pricey and prestigious rivals like the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Audi Q3 as numerous as the more affordable ones (Trax, Renegade, 500X, CX-3, and HR-V).
A 2017 update aims to keep it competitive. Most noticeable is the new front end, but the updated interior, complete with an 8.0-inch touchscreen and Apple Car Play and Android Auto, make it easier to live with on a daily basis.

Pros
Quiet, calm interior
Well-equipped
Back seat fits adults
Two-tone trim is tony
Cargo space is ample

Cons
Base engine's sluggish acceleration
Mediocre gas mileage
Cabin feels narrow
Are hatchbacks luxury shapes?

By: 
thecarconnection.com

A quiet cabin, user-friendly technology and city-friendly compact size make the 2017 Buick Encore worth a look if more conventional crossover SUVs simply seem too large. Modest performance and tight quarters limit the Encore's appeal, however.

Pros
Quiet interior on the highway
Excellent crash-test scores
Small engines deliver solid fuel economy
Long list of tech and safety features.

Cons
Tepid performance from base engine
Small cargo area can't swallow much luggage.

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2017 Buick Encore ranks 3 out of 12 Subcompact SUVs. The 2017 Buick Encore is ranked highly among subcompact SUVs because it does what you want – and does it well. Its small footprint gives you excellent maneuverability, yet its spacious interior provides enough room for you, your friends, and their stuff, all wrapped in a classy, upscale package.

Pros
User-friendly technology
Generous list of standard features
Luxurious interior

Cons
Underpowered base engine
Narrow rear seats

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
32.00mpg
30.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Flat
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
1.40L
Torque: 
174ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
148ft-lbs
at 1 850rpm
Horsepower: 
170hp
at 5 800rpm
138hp
at 4 900rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
36.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
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
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Hands-Free Calling*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
180.90in
168.40in
Width: 
70.70in
69.90in
Height: 
68.20in
65.30in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
6.20in
Front Track: 
60.90in
60.60in
Rear Track: 
61.10in
60.60in
Wheel Base: 
103.90in
100.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
38.80
Front Leg Room: 
43.00in
40.80in
Rear leg room: 
38.00in
35.80in
Front Hip Room: 
53.90in
51.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.00in
54.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.00in
50.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.50in
52.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
68.50cu.ft
48.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
1016lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
31.50cu.ft
18.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
23.00degrees
22.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
27.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3419.00lbs
3358.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
1 one-touch power windows
Rear ventilation ducts

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
8 -way power driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
6 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
Bucket front seats
Fold flat passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
6 -way power passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding with storage center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding with storage center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut front suspension
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Double wishbone rear suspension
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Leather steering wheel
Dual vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Heated steering wheel
Sun sensor
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Radio data system
Bose premium brand speakers
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
7 total speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass
Roof rack
Power glass sunroof
Variable intermittent wipers
Intermittent rear wiper
Roof rack
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0
18 x 7.0
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Steel spare wheel
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
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 brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
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: 
Security System Shock Sensor
Post-collision safety system
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
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

Options

Packages: 
Mirror w/Homelink & Approach Lighting
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers + Eyesight
Standard Model - 2.5i Limited
Rugged Package #2
Protection Package #2
Interior & Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers
Popular Package #1
Popular Package #2
Experience Buick Package Savings
Experience Buick Package
Exterior Options: 
Crystal Black Silica Body Side Molding Kit
Jasmine Green Body Side Molding Kit
Ice Silver Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Cross Bar Set - Aero
Satin White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Bumper Underguard Front
Trailer Hitch
Splash Guard Kit
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)
Burnished Bronze Body Side Molding Kit
Dark Gray Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Venetian Red Body Side Molding Kit
Moonroof Air Deflector
Quartz Blue Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Bumper Underguard Rear
Sport Grille Gunmetal Trim
Rear Bumper Cover
Front and Rear Custom Molded Splash Guards
Wheel Locks
Front License Plate Bracket
Roof Rack Cross Rails
Power Glass Sunroof
Front and Rear Splash Guards
Accessory Carrier Mount
18" x 7.0" Chromed Aluminum Wheels
Interior Options: 
Front Side Sill Plate
Speaker Kit
Luggage Compartment Cover (Power Rear Gate)
All-Weather Floor Mats
Footwell Illumination Kit - Red
Sunshade
Cargo Net Side
110 Power Outlet Kit
Tweeter Kit
Cargo Net Seat Back
Rear Seat Back Protector
Compartment Separator
Footwell Illumination Kit - Blue
Cargo Net Vertical
Auto-Dim Mirror Compass
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink
All-Weather Floor Mats
Front Footwell and Cup Holder Lighting Kit
Custom Molded Cargo Tray
Intellilink Audio System w/Color Touch Navigation

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
#454547
Gray, cloth
#969390
Color: 
Ebony, leatherette/cloth
#1E1E1E