Buick Encore GX vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Road trips are fun, especially when you can keep on cruising without paying a visit to the gas pump. The Buick will help you do this thanks to its EPA-estimated 29 city/32 highway MPG rating! The number of miles you can cover between stops to refuel will leave you in awe.

On the other hand, the Nissan attempts to keep up with its EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG rating; however, it’s clear the Encore GX is the more efficient choice overall.

The way a vehicle is shaped also determines how it performs! For further comprehension, let’s break down the exterior dimensions of the Buick and the Nissan in the chart below:

As you can see, the Encore GX is significantly smaller than the Pathfinder, which proves to be advantageous to drivers looking for a performance-driven model. The shorter wheelbase on the Buick means sharper handling and tighter turning. The added bulk and longer wheelbase on the Nissan mean a comfortable but less agile ride.

If you find the perfect chair for your office or you’ve treated yourself to some presents, the Buick will be able to carry them home with ease thanks to its 23.5-cubic foot trunk. The Nissan only has a 16.6-cubic foot trunk to fill up.

While both models’ cabins can be configured to open more space, it’s the Buick that gives you more room when all seats are occupied.

So, you’ve bought a few delicate decorations to hang up around the holidays. How will you stop them from rolling around? The Nissan has standard cargo tie-downs as well as underfloor storage to keep your precious cargo where it should be.

The Buick, on the other hand, has a slew of smart storage solutions that the Nissan goes without, including:

These additional cargo amenities help you accommodate all sorts and sizes of cargo—glitter-covered decorations included.

The Buick Encore GX equips Buick Driver Confidence on all trim levels, and it includes the following six driver-assistance features:

The Nissan Pathfinder’s standard Safety Shield® 360 also has six similar features. Plus, both models make their respective Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert feature available!

Buick and Nissan vehicles are great vehicles to pass down to your kids. However, when your teen starts taking on the road, the Buick can instill confidence in them and give you peace of mind with its standard Teen Driver feature!

This teen-focused technology limits certain vehicle features, automatically toggles on the safety suite, and prepares an in-vehicle report card to further coach your young driver. A similar feature is unavailable on the Nissan Pathfinder.