Technical specifications
| Clear list | Buick Encore | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) |
| Totals | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × |
| Mark | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Encore 1.4 turbo | Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI |
| Year | 2012 | 2004-2008 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | (3-5)/5 |
| Body type | Wagon | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1394 | 1260 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1828 | 1870 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 187 | 205 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10.7 | 8.8 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 5.45 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 356/785 | 350/1305 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × |
| Length | 4278 | 4205 |
| Width | 1777 | 1760 |
| Height | 1658 | 1485 |
| Wheelbase | 2555 | 2580 |
| Front/rear Track | 1526/1526 | 1540/1520 |
| Ground clearance | 190 | 130 |
| Engine specifications | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × |
| Type | petrol Injection / turbocharging | Gasoline Direct Injection, (compressor/turbocharging) |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1364 | 1390 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 | 10 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 72.5x82.6 | 76.5х75.6 |
| Number of valves | 16 | - |
| Power, hp/rpm | 140/4900-6000 | 140/5600 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 200/1850-4900 | 220/4000 |
| Transmission specifications | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive (dynamic stabilization ESP) |
| Suspension specifications | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 215/55 R18 | 195/65/15 |
| Disk | 5x115 ET40 d70.1
| 5x112 ET43 d57,1
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| Brakes specifications | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × |
| City | 8.4 | 9.3 |
| Highway | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Combined | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Fuel | 95 | 98/95 |
| Tank, L | 54 | 55 |
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