2017 Buick Encore vs. 2017 Mazda 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 $3,030 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Buick Encore has a higher starting price than the 2017 Mazda CX-3. Also, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2017 CX-3 has a more powerful engine and it gets 1.7 more mpg than the 2017 Encore. In addition, the roofline of the Encore is slightly higher than the CX-3's. And finally, the Buick Encore has a 6.4 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.