2013 Buick Encore vs. 2013 GMC Terrain
When we compare the 2013 Buick Encore's and the 2013 GMC Terrain's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Buick Encore has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The 2013 GMC Terrain has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Buick Encore's and the 2013 GMC Terrain's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2013 Buick Encore vs. 2013 GMC Terrain Pricing
A used 2013 Buick Encore ranges from $7,861 to $16,957 while a used 2013 GMC Terrain is priced between $6,722 to $16,868.
2013 Buick Encore vs. 2013 GMC Terrain Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2013 Buick Encore loses 46.3 percent of its value and the 2013 GMC Terrain loses 47.2 percent of its value. This means the 2013 Buick Encore retains 0.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2013 GMC Terrain.
2013 Buick Encore vs. 2013 GMC Terrain Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Encore is 8.4 out of 10 while the GMC Terrain's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Buick Encore being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs and the GMC Terrain being ranked 10 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.
2013 Buick Encore vs. 2013 GMC Terrain Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick Encore is 7.2 out of 10. For the GMC Terrain the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the GMC Terrain a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Buick Encore.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2013 Buick Encore’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the 2013 GMC Terrain base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Encore is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. The Terrain is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 576 miles.This gives the 2013 Buick Encore the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2013 GMC Terrain the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2013 Buick Encore and the 2013 GMC Terrain have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
7861 - 16957
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.462908
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
6722 - 16868
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.471749
Buick Encore Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.433333 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
GMC Terrain Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.166666 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick Encore Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 61Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 61Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 61Ranking
27 out of / 61Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 61Ranking
55 out of / 68Ranking
59 out of / 61Ranking
66 out of / 68GMC Terrain Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
22 out of / 66Ranking
22 out of / 56Ranking
22 out of / 56Ranking
24 out of / 66Ranking
24 out of / 49Ranking
25 out of / 58Ranking
25 out of / 56Ranking
27 out of / 66Ranking
29 out of / 66Ranking
30 out of / 66Ranking
32 out of / 56Ranking
35 out of / 56Ranking
37 out of / 56Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
42 out of / 56Ranking
43 out of / 56Ranking
44 out of / 66Ranking
44 out of / 66Ranking
46 out of / 66Ranking
52 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 Buick Encore Trim Levels
Base, Convenience, Leather, Premium
2013 GMC Terrain Trim Levels
Denali, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
148 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
172 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 576 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
18.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
31.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3190 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
168.4 inches
Wheelbase:
100.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3853 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
185.3 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R17