2021 Buick Encore GX vs Nissan Qashqai: A Level Up in Luxury

February 25 2021 -

The 2021 Buick Encore GX is one of the newest subcompact SUVs to hit the market and it wasted no time in getting noticed. Stylish, dynamic, efficient and more luxurious than its competition, the new Buick Encore GX 2021 sets itself apart from its rivals by offering more refinement at the same price. Take, for example, the 2021 Nissan Qashqai which, although it offers several qualities, cannot compete with the 2021 Buick Encore GX.

The 2021 Buick Encore GX is more spacious, more luxurious and more efficient with its range of efficient three-cylinder engines. Yes, three cylinders. Buick understands that what matters most to consumers in this segment is efficiency, but it shouldn't come at the cost of performance. A turbocharged three-cylinder engine is a great option for achieving that perfect balance. Let's take a closer look.

More space and better efficiency in the 2021 Buick Encore GX

Before moving on to the engines, however, it's worth taking a look at the interior. In the 2021 Buick Encore GX you'll find a luxurious and refined interior that stands out on many levels, both in terms of materials and space. Put simply, the Buick Encore GX gives you a more premium cabin than the Nissan Qashqai, and with 655 liters of cargo space behind the rear seats, you'll always have more room in the Encore GX. The 2021 Nissan Qashqai offers only 564 liters.

As noted earlier, the 2021 Buick Encore GX is powered by a choice of two turbo engines. The first, a 1.2-liter turbo engine, develops 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It has an average fuel consumption of just 9.0 liters per 100 kilometers in the city and 7.7 liters per 100 kilometers on the highway. In other words, the Buick Encore GX delivers the same gas mileage as the Nissan Qashqai even though it offers significantly more torque.

Indeed, the 2021 Nissan Qashqai offers identical average consumption with all-wheel drive, but its engine develops only 147 lb-ft of torque compared to 162.

It even has a more powerful option in the Encore GX lineup, which is a 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine that develops 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque that consumes 9.0 liters per 100 kilometers in the city and 8.0 liters. every 100 kilometers on the highway. Imagine, you get almost the same average fuel consumption as the Qashqai, more interior space and a lot more power!

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