Buick Encore GX vs. Honda HR-V
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Encore GX and Honda HR-V 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 GX and the Honda HR-V.
In comparing the Buick Encore GX's and the Honda HR-V's specifications and ratings, The Honda HR-V has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick Encore GX's and the Honda HR-V's specifications and ratings, the Honda HR-V is a better car than the Buick Encore GX.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Buick Encore GX loses 44.2 percent of its value and the Honda HR-V loses 28.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda HR-V retains 15.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Buick Encore GX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Encore GX’s base engine makes 137 horsepower, and the Honda HR-V base engine makes 158 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the Honda HR-V has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Buick Encore GX has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda HR-V has higher safety ratings than the Buick Encore GX, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.78 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$26,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$26,450 - $32,100
Starting MSRP:
$25,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$32,000
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$25,100 - $38,900
Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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Used Car Pricing
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$11,830
Depreciation %:
45.5%
Resale Value $:
$14,170
Residual Value %:
54.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$7,528
Depreciation %:
30%
Resale Value $:
$17,572
Residual Value %:
70%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
31.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
30% - 39.1%
Buick Encore GX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Honda HR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Encore GX
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda HR-V
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.6 - 14
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
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Buick Encore GX Rankings
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67 out of / 68Honda HR-V Rankings
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58 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick Encore GX Trim Levels
Avenir, Preferred, Sport Touring
Honda HR-V Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
4.78 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
23.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
117.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3023 lbs
Width:
71.4 inches
Height:
64.1 inches
Length:
171.2 inches
Wheelbase:
102.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3159 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
179.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Copper Ice Metallic
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Ocean Blue Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray Metallic
Red
Cinnabar Metallic
White
Summit White
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Platinum White Pearl
Green
Nordic Forest Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Whisper Beige w/ Ebony Accents
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
