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2016 Buick Encore
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2016 Buick Encore
MSRP $28,505 - $35,475
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2016 Subaru Forester
MSRP $25,995 - $37,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged I4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Displacement
1.4 L/83
2.0 L/122 2.5 L/152
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Horsepower
138 hp @ 4900 rpm 153 hp @ 5600 rpm
250 hp @ 5600 rpm 170 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
148 ft-lb @ 1850 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 2000-4000 rpm
258 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 174 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with overdrive includes Driver Shift Control Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control
Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: high-torque, 6 and 8 speed manual modes, lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, normal and manual modes, shift lock, SI-Drive, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch and X-mode Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: lock-up torque converter, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch and X-mode Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, normal and manual mode, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch and X-mode 6-Speed Manual -inc: hill holder system and Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive w/viscous-coupling limited-slip centre differential
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.5 - 10.2 L/100 km
9.6 - 10.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 - 8.0 L/100 km
7.5 - 8.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 10.2 L/100 km
7.5 - 10.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
53.0 L
60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,005 mm
1,016 - 1,052 mm
Front Leg Room
1,037 mm
1,092 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,376 mm
1,448 mm
Rear Head Room
985 mm
953 - 1,011 mm
Rear Leg Room
908 mm
965 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,335 mm
1,435 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
1371 L
1940 - 2115 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
532 L
892 - 974 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
892 - 974 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,555 mm
2,639 mm
Length, Overall
4,278 mm
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,774 mm
1,796 mm
Height, Overall
1,658 mm
1,735 mm
Min Ground Clearance
158 mm
221 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,468 - 1,523 kg
1,514 - 1,668 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/55R18
P225/55HR18 P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R18
P225/55HR18 P225/60HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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