2. Comparisons

2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Mazda CX-3

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Encore and CX-3?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the cargo volume, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Mazda CX-3, which is $4,105 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 Buick Encore. Also, the 2016 CX-3 has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Encore, but it gets 2 more miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the Encore has a slightly taller body than the CX-3. And finally, the Buick Encore fits 6.4 ft² more cargo behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$24,065
$19,960
Engine
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
138 hp
146 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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-
City MPG
City MPG
25 - 27 MPG
29 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
33 MPG
35 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 - 30 MPG
31 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.9 in
69.6 in
Length
Length
168.4 in
168.3 in
Height
Height
65.3 in
60.7 - 60.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
100.6 in
101.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
81.7 ft2
81.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
37.6 - 38.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.8 in
41.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.2 in
53.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.8 in
37.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.8 in
35.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.6 in
50.4 in

Costs

2016 Buick Encore

2016 Mazda CX-3

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,900 - $2,200
$1,850 - $1,950
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Mazda CX-3 - Front Left Comparison2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Mazda CX-3 - Front Left Comparison
2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Mazda CX-3 - Rear Right Comparison2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Mazda CX-3 - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Mazda CX-3 - Dashboard Comparison2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Mazda CX-3 - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Mazda CX-3 - Side Comparison2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Mazda CX-3 - Side Comparison
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