Which is better: 2022 Buick Encore or 2027 Honda CR-V?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Buick Encore vs 2027 Honda CR-V on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2022 Buick Encore or 2027 Honda CR-V?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Buick Encore starts lower at $24,600. Live Honda CR-V listings start at $12,972.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Buick Encore or 2027 Honda CR-V?

The 2022 Buick Encore leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,600).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2022 Buick Encore or 2027 Honda CR-V?

The 2027 Honda CR-V leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (40).

Which has better horsepower: 2022 Buick Encore or 2027 Honda CR-V?

The 2027 Honda CR-V leads on horsepower in this comparison (204).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2022 Buick Encore or 2027 Honda CR-V?

The 2027 Honda CR-V leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Buick Encore vs 2027 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick Encore (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Buick Encore vs Honda CR-V

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

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2022 Buick Encore

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Overview

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Honda CR-VLX
Selected trim	Preferred	LX
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2022	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Honda CR-VLX
MSRP	$24,600 (best)	$31,520
Lowest listing price	—	$12,972 (best)
Median listing price	—	$35,565 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$38,927 (best)
For sale now	0	21 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Honda CR-VLX
Combined MPG	27 MPG	30 MPG (best)
City MPG	24 MPG	28 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	32 MPG	33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	14 gal	14 gal

Performance

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Honda CR-VLX
Horsepower	155 hp	190 hp (best)
Torque	177 lb-ft	179 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	1.4 L	1.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Honda CR-VLX
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	48.4 cu ft	76.5 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	—	1,500 lbs (best)
Payload	1,018 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,237 lbs (best)	3,472 lbs
Ground clearance	6.2 in	7.8 in (best)
Wheelbase	100.6 in	106.3 in (best)
Length	168.4 in	184.8 in (best)
Width	70.1 in	73.5 in (best)
Height	65.3 in	66.2 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Honda CR-VLX
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
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	Honda CR-V
1	Preferred $24,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $31,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Preferred $25,220 MSRP	LX $33,020 MSRP
3	—	EX $33,550 MSRP
4	—	EX $35,050 MSRP
5	—	EX-L $35,800 MSRP
6	—	EX-L $37,300 MSRP
7	—	Sport Hybrid $36,030 MSRP
8	—	Sport Hybrid $37,530 MSRP
9	—	Sport-L Hybrid $39,125 MSRP
10	—	Sport-L Hybrid $40,625 MSRP
11	—	TrailSport Hybrid $39,200 MSRP
12	—	Sport Touring Hybrid $42,950 MSRP

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