2020 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2020 Buick Encore
Offering a comfortable ride and having a nice interior, the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is placed in the top half of subcompact SUV rankings. Buick Encore is another such model, but it fails to impress with overall performance.
Design & Style
The 2020 Buick Encore is a 5-seater car with comfortable seats on offer, and generous amount of legroom and headroom, however this is only confined to front row. Cloth upholstery and 6-way power adjustable seat comes standard while seating upgrades include heated front seats, leather seats and a heated steering wheel. The 2020 Buick has a stylish cabin, but you may find some hard plastics as well.
The 2020 Crosstrek offers exceptional visibility in all directions, and it can comfortably seat 5 people with ample space on offer. You get enough side support when on an extended trip, and the rear seats have sufficient legroom for adults. The interior is quite appealing with its top-end materials and soft surfaces.
Technology & Safety
The Encore comes with an infotainment system that can be tricky to learn. Other features include Bluetooth, USB ports, 6-speaker stereo, satellite radio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and a 8-inch screen. Optional features include premium Bose stereo system and navigation. This Buick disappoints us in terms of safety features, as rearview camera is the only standard system. All other advanced driver assistance features such as forward collision warning and parking sensors are optional.
Speaking of Crosstrek, it comes standard with an intuitive Starlink infotainment system featuring 4-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 6.5-inch screen. Optional upgrades include Wi-Fi hot spot, Harman Kardon system and upgraded infotainment. The system comes with excellent graphics and responsive touch screen. There are plenty of safety features available, including the likes of automatic high-beam headlights, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, blind spot monitoring and rearview camera.
Performance
The entire Buick Encore lineup features a 1.4-liter turbo-four engine that can put out only 138-HP and 148 lb-ft of torque. Coupled with 6-speed auto transmission, it fails to get going even in city conditions. Subaru Crosstrek is a way better option with its 2-liter 4-cylinder that offers high passing power and better fuel efficiency than most rivals.
The Bottom Line
There are a lot of practical features which make the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek an ideal choice for car buyers. Along with a handsome cabin, it has a straightforward infotainment system, and generous amount of space. You get a balanced ride in most road conditions and is an ideal choice to consider, when compared against the likes of Encore.
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