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2020 Buick Encore GX Essence AWD 4dr
Trim Info:
All Wheel Drive, Sport Utility Vehicle, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
26 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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26 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
Sport Utility Vehicle
Drivetrain:
All Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
94.3
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3273
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
29
Engine Type:
Turbocharged L3
Displacement:
1.3/- TBD -
Fuel System:
Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
155 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
174 @ 1500
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Watts Link
Front Tire Size:
225/55R18
Rear Tire Size:
225/55R18
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
18" x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in):
18" x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
15 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
13.2
Wheelbase (in):
102.2
Length, Overall (in):
171.4
Advanced Technical Data
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
28
Engine Order Code:
L3T
Trans Order Code:
M3F
Trans Type:
9
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.69
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
3.31
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
3.01
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
2.45
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.92
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.45
Reverse Ratio (:1):
0.67
Clutch Size (in):
N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.17
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
6.4
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
130
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
N/A
Front Tire Order Code:
QAI
Rear Tire Order Code:
QAI
Spare Tire Order Code:
ZDC
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16" x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Electric Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
36.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
N/A
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
16 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
39.7
Front Leg Room (in):
40.9
Front Shoulder Room (in):
55.4
Front Hip Room (in):
51.9
Second Head Room (in):
38.1
Second Leg Room (in):
36.0
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.6
Second Hip Room (in):
47.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
71.4
Height, Overall (in):
64.1
Track Width, Front (in):
61.1
Track Width, Rear (in):
61.9
Min Ground Clearance (in):
7.5
Rear Door Type:
Liftgate
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
50.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
23.5
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.62
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