The Encore gets an EPA-estimated 25/30 mpg on the city and highway, which is about average but a little less than the Escape. Buick discontinued the stronger turbo engine for 2020, making its 1.4-liter engine your only option. This is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The Encore’s meager engine, standard throughout its lineup, is a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 155 horsepower and 177 pound-feet or torque. When properly equipped, the Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Not to mention, the hybrid can go 37 miles on battery power, alone. It earns respectable ratings of 27/33 mpg on the city and highway. The 180-horsepower three-cylinder EcoBoost turbocharged engine and 250-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine provide plenty of power for everyday driving. Its sporty performance and handling make it drive more like a smaller car. It offers three different powertrain options ranging from sporty performance to a new efficient hybrid, with improved power and acceleration to move your vehicle well. The Escape handles well for a compact SUV. So, if you are planning to transport passengers and their gear, the Buick might not be your best option. This SUV has 18.8 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and a total of 48.4 cubic feet after folding down the rear seats.

This doesn’t make for quite as comfortable a ride as the Escape. The seats may be comfortable, but the back seats can feel tight with averaged-size adults. The Buick Encore also seats up to five people but doesn’t offer a lot of cargo space. For a two-row crossover, that’s a useful amount of room and makes it easier to get in and out of the vehicle. When rear seats are folded, the maximum cargo space yields 65.4 cubic feet. The sliding second-row seats open up to an enormous 40.7 inches of legroom. With seating for five, this stylish new compact SUV is easy to drive and packed with the latest features. Design and Styleįord Escape’s sporty new redesigned 2022 SUV offers buyers roomy interior and cargo space. Both stylish and offer some impressive features, but Ford is solid in its quality and performance. If you are in the market for a compact SUV, the 2022 Ford Escape and 2022 Buick Encore are two compact SUVs to compare. *All information in this article has been revised and updated for the latest 2021-2022 models.

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