Buick Encore GX vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross
Overview
| Spec | Buick Encore GXPreferred | Toyota Corolla CrossL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Preferred | L |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick Encore GXPreferred | Toyota Corolla CrossL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,900 | $25,335 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $22,394 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $23,122 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $23,398 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 4 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick Encore GXPreferred | Toyota Corolla CrossL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG | 32 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 29 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal (best) | 12.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Buick Encore GXPreferred | Toyota Corolla CrossL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 155 hp | 169 hp (best) |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft (best) | 151 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.3 L | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick Encore GXPreferred | Toyota Corolla CrossL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 50.2 cu ft (best) | 24 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,165 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 3,097 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 102 in | 103.9 in (best) |
| Length | 171.2 in | 176.1 in (best) |
| Width | 71.4 in | 71.9 in (best) |
| Height | 64.1 in | 64.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick Encore GXPreferred | Toyota Corolla CrossL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | Not Rated |
| 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 | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred $26,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | L $25,335 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Preferred $28,500 MSRP | L $26,635 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport Touring $27,700 MSRP | LE $27,665 MSRP |
| 4 | Sport Touring $29,300 MSRP | LE $28,965 MSRP |
| 5 | Avenir $31,700 MSRP | S $29,795 MSRP |
| 6 | Avenir $33,300 MSRP | XLE $30,260 MSRP |
| 7 | — | XLE $31,710 MSRP |
| 8 | — | SE $31,115 MSRP |
| 9 | — | XSE $33,830 MSRP |
Live inventory
Buick Encore GX4 for sale
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Used2025 Buick Encore GX
Sport Touring FWD
Ebony Twilight Metallic•Ebony Seats And Interior With Santorini Blue Stitching32,664 mi$22,845Jay Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ponca City
Ponca City, OK
Used2024 Buick Encore GX
Preferred
Summit White•Ebony Seats With Ebony Interior Accents, Cloth With Leatherette Seat Trim12,766 mi$23,398Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Used2024 Buick Encore GX
Preferred
Summit White•Ebony Seats With Ebony Interior Accents, Cloth With Leatherette Seat Trim12,766 mi$23,398Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
- Used
2024 Buick Encore GX
Sport Touring
Ebony Twilight Metallic•Ebony Seats With Ebony Interior Accents, Leatherette Seat Trim26,644 mi$22,394Jay Hatfield Chevrolet
Columbus, KS
Buick Encore GX vs Toyota Corolla Cross FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Buick Encore GX or 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Buick Encore GX vs 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Buick Encore GX or 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross starts lower at $25,335. Live Buick Encore GX listings start at $22,394.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Buick Encore GX or 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
- The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (25,335).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Buick Encore GX or 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
- The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (42).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Buick Encore GX or 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
- The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross leads on horsepower in this comparison (196).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Buick Encore GX or 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
- The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Buick Encore GX vs 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Toyota Corolla Cross (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).