2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

Image Comparison

Compare images of 2016 Buick Encore and 2016 Subaru Forester by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.

What is the main difference between Encore and Forester?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower, cargo volume, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2016 Subaru Forester has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Buick Encore gets 2 more mpg. Also, the 2016 Encore has a slightly smaller body than the 2016 Forester. And finally, the Forester fits 15.6 ft² more cargo behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
    
    
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 2.5 L, Man, AWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$24,065
$22,395
Engine
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo
2.5L Flat-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
138 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 - 27 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
33 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 - 30 MPG
25 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.9 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
168.4 in
180.9 in
Height
Height
65.3 in
66.4 - 68.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
100.6 in
103.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
81.7 ft2
88.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
40.0 - 41.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.8 in
43.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.2 in
57.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.8 in
37.5 - 39.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.8 in
38.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.6 in
56.5 in

Costs

2016 Buick Encore

2016 Subaru Forester

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,900 - $2,200
$2,100 - $2,800
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
-
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
-
2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Subaru Forester - Front Left Comparison2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Subaru Forester - Front Left Comparison
2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Subaru Forester - Rear Right Comparison2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Subaru Forester - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Subaru Forester - Dashboard Comparison2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Subaru Forester - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Subaru Forester - Side Comparison2016 Buick Encore vs. 2016 Subaru Forester - Side Comparison
Comparison List:
Comparison list is empty, please add cars.