Buick Encore vs. Nissan JUKE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Encore and Nissan JUKE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Buick Encore and the Nissan JUKE.
When we compare the Buick Encore's and the Nissan JUKE's specifications and ratings, the Buick Encore has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Nissan JUKE has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick Encore's and the Nissan JUKE's specifications and ratings, the Nissan JUKE is a better car than the Buick Encore.
Pricing: A used 2017 Buick Encore ranges from $7,995 to $17,273 while a used 2017 Nissan JUKE is priced between $6,994 to $16,994.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Encore’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Nissan JUKE base engine makes 188 horsepower. The Encore is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The JUKE is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles.This gives the Nissan JUKE the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Buick Encore the advantage in maximum range. The Encore uses regular unleaded, and the JUKE uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Buick Encore has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan JUKE has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The Buick Encore and Nissan JUKE are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Buick Encore has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
32190
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
22990 - 41800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20471
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17995 - 26100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12648
Price Range:
7995 - 17273
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
14903
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
12648 - 17104
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
405
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91405
# Good or Great Deals:
193
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11859
Price Range:
6994 - 16994
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
13164
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10877 - 15776
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
36
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98679
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Buick Encore Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Nissan JUKE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Encore
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.7 - 5.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.04
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan JUKE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.1 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.062
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.309893203787174
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.7 - 8.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3684563105711567
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.1 - 3.9
Buick Encore Rankings
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32 out of / 70Ranking
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56 out of / 70Ranking
62 out of / 70Ranking
68 out of / 70Nissan JUKE Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick Encore Trim Levels
Base, Essence, Preferred, Preferred II, Premium, Sport Touring
Nissan JUKE Trim Levels
NISMO, NISMO RS, S, SL, SV
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
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 Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
350 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 32 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
18.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.4 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
35.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3237 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
168.4 inches
Wheelbase:
100.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2981 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
61.8 inches
Length:
162.4 inches
Wheelbase:
99.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 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 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Coastal Blue Metallic
Red
Black Cherry Metallic
White
Summit White
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Bordeaux Black / Super Black
Blue
Cosmic Blue
Red
Cayenne Red / Red Alert
White
Pearl White
Gray
Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver
Yellow
Solar Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Black
Black
