If you want to save money by getting a used SUV, Buick has two very good possibilities for you. The Buick Enclave is the larger SUV with three rows and seating for seven while the Encore is a compact two-row SUV with seating for a family of five. Both options can give you an attractive interior space and both are likely to be reliable when they're properly maintained. Here is a comparison of a used Buick Enclave vs. the Encore so you can decide which one is the right choice for you at Mighty Motors in Adrian, MI.
A comparison of engines and performance
Both a used Buick Enclave and Encore will have efficient engines that can give you the kind of acceleration you need out on Tecumseh, MI highways. A late model Buick Enclave will be equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that's good for 288 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. As the larger SUV, the Enclave will have an impressive maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds and it will operate with a smooth nine-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is solid for a larger SUV, coming in at around 17 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.
The smaller Buick Encore will be running with an nline four-cylinder engine that will deliver 155 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. The power will be managed by a six-speed automatic transmission and the maximum towing capacity will be 1000 pounds. Fuel efficiency is better in a used Encore, giving you an estimated 24 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on Ann Arbor highways. These two SUVs will be equipped with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
A comparison of exteriors
Both the Buick Enclave and Buick Encore will come with attractive styling that you’ll enjoy driving down the highway around Jackson, MI. The Buick Enclave will have wheel sizes that range from 18 to 20 inches while the Encore will be rolling with 18-inch wheels. Both SUVs have heated power exterior mirrors that can melt away the snow and ice that we experience in our Michigan winters.
A used Enclave might come with automatically-dimming power-folding mirrors and both SUVs will include daytime running lamps and taillamps. A used Enclave will give you the illumination of LED headlamps while the Encore will be equipped with halogen headlamps.
A comparison of interior design and technology
A used Buick Enclave and Buick Encore will both give Monroe, MI drivers the comfort of eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seats. The Enclave will deliver an even higher level of comfort with heated, leather-upholstered seats, four-way lumbar support and massaging capability. The Enclave and the Encore both provide QuietTuning™ technology that helps seal out noise from the outside world.
A used Buick Enclave will have wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ while the Encore will be equipped with a wired system. The Encore will have a six-speaker audio system compared with what might be a premium Bose sound system with 10 speakers in the Enclave. A used Encore will have a 4.2-inch Driver Information Center and the Enclave might be equipped with a larger 8-inch system.
A comparison of cargo space
A used Buick Enclave will give you 57.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and a maximum cargo capacity of 97.4 cubic feet. The smaller Buick Encore will have 18.8 cubic feet behind the second row and a maximum cargo capacity of 48.4 cubic feet.
Do your own comparison online and at our dealership
We invite you to look over our current selection of used Buick SUVs to find the Enclave or Encore that looks the most appealing to you. Then schedule a test drive of one or both models at Mighty Motors in Adrian, MI.
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