Buick Encore GX vs Honda HR-V in Burlington, NC
Compare the Buick Encore GX vs. the Honda HR-V
Finding the right subcompact SUV isn't easy in today's crowded market, so let's compare how two popular models stack up: The new 2025 Buick Encore GX and the Honda HR-V. We'll show you how the Buick Encore GX outshines the Honda HR-V and why you'll want to shop new Encore GX SUVs at Westcott Automotive in Burlington, NC.
A Comparison of Size
The new Buick Encore GX has .3 inches more front headroom than the HR-V, along with .1 of an inch more rear headroom and 3.3 inches more rear hip room. The Encore GX matches the HR-V when it comes maximum cargo space, with both giving you 50.2 cu ft when the second-row seats are folded down. To make loading and unloading cargo easier, the Encore GX offers Greensboro, NC drivers an optional power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. Unfortunately, the Honda HR-V doesn't even offer a power liftgate.
A Comparison of Technology
The Buick Encore GX out-performs the Honda HR-V when it comes to technology. For example, the Buick Encore GX comes with a big 11.0-inch touch screen as standard equipment compared with a standard screen that's only 7.0 inches in the Honda HR-V. What's more, the Buick Encore GX gives you standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ while those systems are wired in the Honda HR-V. The Encore GX wins again with a standard stereo that has six speakers vs. the Honda HR-V with a standard stereo with only four speakers.
A Comparison of Performance
The Buick Encore GX comes with a standard 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that produces 162 pound-feet of torque, which is 24 more pound-feet than the 138 you'd get with the HR-V's 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder. The Encore GX also offers an available 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder with 174 pound-feet of torque, which is 36 more than the 138 pound-feet of torque in the HR-V's optional 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder. In addition, the Buick Encore GX is faster, hitting 60 mph in 9.4 seconds compared with the Honda HR-V that takes 11.1 seconds to reach the same mark.
A Comparison of Safety
The Buick Encore GX offers an available Surround View system that lets you see obstacles around your Buick on a screen. The HR-V only offers a rear-view monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn't help you with obstacles on the sides. The Encore GX comes with a standard blind-spot warning system to alert you to vehicles in your blind spots while that system costs extra in the Honda HR-V. The Buick Encore GX comes with a standard rear cross-traffic alert system but that costs extra in the Honda HR-V.
Why buy a Buick Encore GX vs a Honda HR-V?
In addition to the many advantages of the Encore GX listed above, the Buick subcompact beats the HR-V when it comes to initial quality. The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study of new car owners shows that Buick vehicles are ranked higher in initial quality than Honda. With 17 fewer problems per 100 vehicles than Honda models, Buick gets a higher rating. Buick models are also more reliable. The J.D. Power survey of owners of three-year-old vehicles shows that Buick vehicles are more reliable than Honda, with Buick rated third in reliability while Honda was ranked 18th. The 2025 Buick Encore GX has a J.D. Power predicted reliability rating of 85 while the Honda HR-V's predicted reliability rating is only 82.
Test drive the winning Buick Encore GX at our dealership
We have a good selection of new Buick Encore GX models in stock right now. If you want a broader perspective, you can shop all new Buick SUVs. Find the Buick SUV that's the most appealing to you and schedule a test drive at Westcott Automotive in Burlington, NC.
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***Advertised prices EXCLUDE options added by the dealer and displayed on the vehicle's window sticker addendum.***
***Not all incentives combine. Prices are for purchase only. Lease incentives may differ. Special financing is usually in lieu of most rebates. See dealer for details***
1Dealer Discount applied to everyone.
***Advertised prices EXCLUDE options added by the dealer and displayed on the vehicle's window sticker addendum.***
***Not all incentives combine. Prices are for purchase only. Lease incentives may differ. Special financing is usually in lieu of most rebates. See dealer for details***
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2410 S. Church St.
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
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