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2022 Buick
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2023 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 23 - 24 MPG | 25 - 28 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 - 32 MPG | 32 - 36 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 48.4 ft3 | 60.2 - 65.9 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 155 hp | 158 hp |
| Exterior Length | 168.4 in | 175.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.1 in | 72.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.8 in
Rear 35.8 in |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.8 in |
Front 39.5 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Taos than in the Buick Encore, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Encore and the Volkswagen Taos.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Buick Encore as you will with the Volkswagen Taos, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Buick Encore will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Taos.
Dimensions
Since the Buick Encore is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Taos, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Buick Encore is slightly shorter than the Volkswagen Taos, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Buick Encore has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Taos, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Buick Encore and the Volkswagen Taos.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Encore does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Taos.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Encore and the Volkswagen Taos.
The Buick Encore has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Taos.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Buick Encore than that of the Volkswagen Taos.