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| 310 hp | Horsepower | 170 hp |
| 177 lb-ft | Torque | 175 lb-ft |
| 27 / 33 | MPG | 26 / 33 |
The 2018 Buick Encore vs. 2018 Nissan Rogue are two truly excellent SUVs that fall on the smaller side of the spectrum, especially the 2018 Buick Encore. Smaller SUVs have been designed for both convenience and style, and neither of these models betrays that creed.
The main differences you will find between these two compact giants, is the size, power, and standard features. Both the size, power, and standard features will show you if you are getting a good value for the price of the vehicle. For value though, it is easy to see that the Buick Encore starts off cheaper with a plethora of standard features.
Convenience comes in many shapes and sizes; it comes come in technology, comfort, and safety. Both the 2018 Buick Encore and the 2018 Nissan Rogue were built for convenience and offer a long list of features that make you feel right at home on the road. The 2018 Buick Encore refuses to waste an inch for its elegantly designed space, while the 2018 Nissan Rogue couldn’t be more sensible.
The 2018 Buick Encore is 168-inches long, 70- inches wide and 65-inches high leaving no room to be wasted. The 2018 Buick Encore is designed to be the idyllic metropolitan vehicle that can allow you to fully bask in the glow of city life from the elegant dawn brunches to the thrilling clubs in the heart of dusk. It will even hold all your bags from that evening shopping voyage. The 2018 Encore will never fail to serve your needs again and again.
The standard trim level alone for the 2018 Encore highlights noise cancellation technology, keyless open, keyless start, 4.2-inch info center, 8-inch infotainment system with Apple or Android connectivity, Bluetooth, rear vision camera, and stability control system. Upgrade further to get convenient items such as dual-zone automatic climate control, rain sensing wipers, park assist, collision and traffic alerts, and 6-way power adjustable front seats.
The 2018 Nissan Rogue is a sensible option for many occasions. The standard S trim option for the Rouge highlights keyless entry, an infotainment system with smartphone compatibility, rearview monitor, blind spot warning, and automatic emergency braking. Upgrade and receive Liftgate hands-free trunk, dual zone temperature control, cruise control, and emergency braking with pedestrian detection at an additional cost.
Performance is what makes a vehicle go, and go the way you want it to. Both the 2018 Buick Encore and 2018 Nissan Rogue offer one solid engine option and one more fuel-friendly option. Neither will be outperformed in for their size, and neither will leave you will a desire for more.
The 2018 Buick Encore offers 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. With 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque, this 4-cylinder engine is a fair standard option that will satisfy the city fan base of the 2018 Encore. You may also upgrade to the 1.4L turbo engine with start-stop technology to compete with the hybrid options of the 2018 Nissan Rogue. This engine offers a boost of over 20 points each in hp and torque. Overall, the performance for 2018 Buick Encore offers the exact performance its drivers require.
The 2018 Nissan Rogue offers a 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with 170 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque. It is a fair option for an engine, that isn’t exactly impressive, but not entirely a letdown. Where the 2018 Rogue gets interesting is with the hybrid trim options for the SL and SV trims. The 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine and electric motor utilizing Intelligent Dual Clutch System and lithium-ion battery offers a hybrid net power 176 hp and engine power of 141 hp and 144 lb-ft of torque.
The 2018 Nissan Rogue is exactly 17-inches longer than the 2018 Buick Encore. In those 17-inches gives the Rogue a bolder presence that makes it feel strong, while the Encore maintains a smooth almost bubbly complexion that makes it feel fun and easy to handle. Some would say bigger is better, but anyone who has tried parallel parking a bus can understand otherwise. The design of your vehicle must fit what you find charming and what you feel you can best handle.
The 2018 Buick Encore is not only about getting the job done but doing it with sleekest of styles. For an SUV, the 2018 Encore is compact and smooth and refuses to lose an inch of refinement inside or out.
The comb grille and wrap-around lights are slim enough to be unobtrusive, but stylish enough to make their own unique mark. The Encore may be small, but it will not be ignored. The 2018 Buick Encore also comes with nine exciting exterior paint options. For someone who needs to catch the eye of everyone around them, the best option is the vivacious Coastal Blue Metallic paint. This exterior color option luckily comes with every trim level, so you won’t need to pay a penny more to stand out from the crowd.
As for the interior, it is more about practicality than style, but the pure readability of the control system is just so beautifully balanced and well placed that it still leaves a strong impression. There are three interior color options that come with the 2018 Buick Encore, but the standard is a stylish dark Ebony which for a standard option gives off a feel of true modern refinement. For something a little more unique, you can upgrade to the two highest trim levels and get a unique Brandy interior that gives a bolder brownish tint to your cabin.
Overall, inside and out the 2018 Buick Encore is well designed to please the eyes and hearts of anyone who enjoys compacted charm.
The 2018 Nissan Rogue may not have a namesake that sounds like it enjoys playing it safe, but as far as buying a crossover SUV you can’t really find a much safer design. The front is fairly bold with the headlights being linked by unique U shaped chrome grille trim. This option makes a cohesive front design which is fairly pleasant on the eyes. Other than the front, you have your basic SUV box format. As for the ten exterior color options, the Monarch Orange will catch anyone’s attention, and Scarlet Ember is so silky and charming you will fall in love with it at first glance. The Caspian Blue is dark and fairly muted though, and everything else is just different shades of black, white, and grey. Unfortunately for the interior options, if you want to know exactly what you can get, you will probably have to look at each trim level and paint color, because the five interior options are rather dependent on the combination of the two.
*Images, fuel economy, and other stats, may reflect higher trim levels, options, or features that may result in a higher cost from the starting MSRP.
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