Comparing the 2023 Volkswagen Taos vs 2023 Buick Encore GX

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2023 Volkswagen Taos

MSRP starting at:

$29,659

Trendline FWD
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2023 Buick Encore GX

MSRP starting at:

$28,843

Preferred FWD
 
Overview
Base MSRP $29,659 $28,843
EPA Classification Small SUV 2WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.4 L/100 km 8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.6 L/100 km 7.6 L/100 km
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Turbocharged
Displacement 1.5 L/91 1.2/- TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 158 @ 5500 137 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 184 @ 1750 162 @ 2500
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 2WD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.4 L/100 km 8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.6 L/100 km 7.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.4 L/100 km 8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.6 L/100 km 7.6 L/100 km
Engine Order Code LIH
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Turbocharged
Displacement 1.5 L/91 1.2/- TBD -
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 158 @ 5500 137 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 184 @ 1750 162 @ 2500
Trans Order Code RZ MRG
Trans Type 8 1
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Continuously Variable Ratio
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 5.07 2.621-0.374
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.97
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.95
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.47
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.23
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.00 0.67
Clutch Size (in) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.23 5.45
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 99.5 94.3
Front Head Room (in) 40.7 39.7
Front Leg Room (in) 40.1 40.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.5 55.4
Front Hip Room (in) 51.9
Second Head Room (in) 39.8 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 37.9 36
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
8-Speed A/T Standard N/A
3 Cylinder Engine (Option) N/A Standard
3 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
Turbocharged (Option) N/A Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) N/A Standard
A/T (Option) N/A Standard
CVT Transmission (Option) N/A Standard
CVT Transmission N/A Standard
Tow Hitch (Option) N/A Standard
Wheel Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard N/A
Security System N/A Standard
AM/FM Stereo (Option) N/A Standard
Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Floor Mats (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) N/A Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat N/A Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Standard
MP3 Player (Option) N/A Standard
Fog Lamps N/A Standard
Privacy Glass N/A Standard
Luggage Rack (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Remote Trunk Release (Option) N/A Standard
Bluetooth Connection (Option) N/A Standard
Telematics N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
Power Liftgate (Option) N/A Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input (Option) N/A Standard
Cargo Shade N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate (Option) N/A Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Smart Device Integration (Option) N/A Standard
Requires Subscription (Option) N/A Standard
Requires Subscription N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard N/A
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
Knee Air Bag N/A Standard
Rear Side Air Bag N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) N/A Standard
Lane Departure Warning N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert (Option) N/A Standard
Lane Keeping Assist N/A Standard
Driver Restriction Features N/A Standard
Front Collision Warning N/A Standard
Automatic Highbeams N/A Standard
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