Buick Encore GX vs Jeep Compass

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2026 Buick Encore GX

Trim

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2026 Jeep Compass

Trim

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Overview

Spec	Buick Encore GXPreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
Selected trim	Preferred	Latitude
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	four wheel drive
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Buick Encore GXPreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
MSRP	$25,900 (best)	$29,550
Lowest listing price	$24,272	$9,972 (best)
Median listing price	$24,272 (best)	$30,495
Highest listing price	$24,272 (best)	$38,657
For sale now	1	14 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Buick Encore GXPreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	26 MPG
City MPG	30 MPG (best)	23 MPG
Highway MPG	31 MPG	31 MPG
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.5 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Buick Encore GXPreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
Horsepower	137 hp	200 hp (best)
Torque	162 lb-ft	221 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	1.2 L	2 L (best)
Cylinders	I3	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Buick Encore GXPreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	50.2 cu ft (best)	27.2 cu ft
Towing capacity	1,000 lbs	2,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,023 lbs (best)	3,620 lbs
Ground clearance	—	8.1 in (best)
Wheelbase	102 in	103.8 in (best)
Length	171.2 in	173.4 in (best)
Width	71.4 in	73.8 in (best)
Height	64.1 in	64.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Buick Encore GXPreferred	Jeep CompassLatitude
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Buick Encore GX	Jeep Compass
1	Preferred $25,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Latitude $29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Preferred $27,900 MSRP	Latitude Altitude $31,665 MSRP
3	Sport Touring $27,100 MSRP	85th Anniversary Edition $32,345 MSRP
4	Sport Touring $28,700 MSRP	Limited $33,560 MSRP
5	Avenir $31,400 MSRP	Trailhawk $34,060 MSRP
6	Avenir $33,000 MSRP	Limited Altitude $35,555 MSRP

Trim

Buick Encore GX

Jeep Compass

Preferred

$25,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Latitude

$29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Preferred

$27,900 MSRP

Latitude Altitude

$31,665 MSRP

Sport Touring