2022 Mazda 3 vs. 2022 Buick Encore

With a compact design and a well-laid-out interior, there is a lot to love about the 2022 Mazda 3. This compact sedan is a head-turner and super functional at the same time. The spacious cabin space ensures that even the longest of journeys are made with a level of comfort that is surprising for a vehicle of this size. With the high gas prices, you will also love the fact that the 2022 Mazda 3 averages about 25 MPG in city driving and a whopping 35 MPG on the highway. In contrast, the 2022 Buick Encore could only do 24 MPG in city driving and a measly 29 MPG when out on the highway. Let us compare these two vehicles.

Design & Style

When styling the 2022 Mazda 3, Mazda went all out to develop a great-looking car. Somehow, the characteristic Mazda front styling seems to work best in this compact sedan rather than the larger Mazda vehicles. For 2022, Mazda retains the narrow head beams as well as the aggressive stance that is a sure head-turner. For 2022, buyers will also get the choice of an all-blacked-out variant known as the Carbon Edition. The 2022 Buick Encore features a mix of crossover styling and sub-compact sedan styling. The attempt to merge a crossover and a compact sedan shows in the fact that the 2022 Encore is the smallest crossover and its interior is pretty cramped. Still, the design is pretty good although one will struggle to fit luggage inside the vehicle.

Technology & Safety

With an 8.8-inch infotainment display and numerous safety features, the 2022 Mazda 3 offers excellent value to car buyers. For a little more, buyers can upgrade to have smartphone connectivity, premium sound, and much more. The 2022 Buick Encore is a little better in this regard. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard as is a 7-inch touch screen infotainment display.

Performance

When it comes to engine trims, people buying the 2022 Mazda 3 will get a choice of three engine trims. These are the standard 2.0 liter, 2.5 liter, and turbocharged 2.5-liter variants. All these are great to drive and the 2022 Mazda 3 handles superbly. The ride quality is very good with cabin insulation keeping out most ambient noise. The 2022 Buick Encore struggles in this aspect with a standard 1.4 turbocharged engine. Due to the bulky shape of the crossover design, the vehicle is rather slow and the transmission struggles to move up the gears.

The Bottom Line

When comparing the 2022 Buick Encore with the 2022 Mazda 3, there really can only be one winner. The Mazda beats the Buick in almost every category apart from tech features. The 2022 Mazda 3 is quicker, has a lot more space, and looks great.

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