Buick Encore vs Jeep Cherokee

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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2026 Jeep Cherokee

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Overview

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Selected trim	Preferred	4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	hybrid
Model year	2022	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
MSRP	$24,600 (best)	$35,000
Lowest listing price	—	$37,475 (best)
Median listing price	—	$38,675 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$40,775 (best)
For sale now	0	10 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Combined MPG	27 MPG	37 MPG (best)
City MPG	24 MPG	39 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	32 MPG	35 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	14 gal (best)	13.7 gal

Performance

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Horsepower	155 hp	177 hp (best)
Torque	177 lb-ft	221 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	1.4 L	1.6 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	48.4 cu ft	68.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	—	3,500 lbs (best)
Payload	1,018 lbs (best)	850 lbs
Curb weight	3,237 lbs (best)	4,295 lbs
Ground clearance	6.2 in	8 in (best)
Wheelbase	100.6 in	113 in (best)
Length	168.4 in	188.1 in (best)
Width	70.1 in	74.7 in (best)
Height	65.3 in	67.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Buick EncorePreferred	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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 (best)	2

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	Jeep Cherokee
1	Preferred $24,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)	4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) $35,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Preferred $25,220 MSRP	Laredo $38,000 MSRP
3	—	Limited $40,000 MSRP
4	—	Limited Altitude $40,595 MSRP
5	—	85th Anniversary Edition $40,905 MSRP
6	—	Overland $43,000 MSRP

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