Comparing the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu LS vs 2025 Buick Encore GX Avenir

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MSRP starting at:

31,899

4dr Sdn LS
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2025 Buick Encore GX Avenir

MSRP starting at:

39,129

Avenir AWD

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Overview
Base MSRP 31,899 39,129
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.5 9.1
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.8 8.4
Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I4 Turbocharged
Displacement 1.5L/91 1.3/- TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 163 @ 5700 155 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 184 @ 2500-3000 174 @ 1600
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.5 L/100 km 9.1 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.8 L/100 km 8.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.5 L/100 km 9.1 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.8 L/100 km 8.4 L/100 km
Engine Order Code LFV L3T
Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I4 Turbocharged
Displacement 1.5L/91 1.3/- TBD -
Fuel System Direct Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 163 @ 5700 155 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 184 @ 2500-3000 174 @ 1600
Trans Order Code MRG M3F
Trans Type 1 9
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD - 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) - TBD - 2.96
Clutch Size (in) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 5.10 3.17
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD - - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD - - TBD -
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 102.9 94.3
Front Head Room (in) 39.1 39.71
Front Leg Room (in) 41.5 40.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.5 55.42
Front Hip Room (in) 54.1 51.87
Second Head Room (in) 37.5 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 38.1 36.01
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Turbocharged (Option) Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T (Option) Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
CVT Transmission (Option) Standard N/A
CVT Transmission Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Locks (Option) Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive N/A Standard
3 Cylinder Engine (Option) N/A Standard
3 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
Power Steering N/A Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode N/A Standard
Tow Hitch (Option) N/A Standard
9-Speed A/T (Option) N/A Standard
9-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard N/A
Temporary Spare Tire (Option) Standard N/A
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof (Option) N/A Standard
Tires - Front Performance N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance N/A Standard
Temporary Spare Tire N/A Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo (Option) Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats (Option) Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Cloth Seats Standard N/A
Bucket Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
MP3 Player (Option) Standard N/A
MP3 Player Standard N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard N/A
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Standard N/A
Universal Garage Door Opener (Option) Standard N/A
Bluetooth Connection (Option) Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input (Option) Standard N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration (Option) Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Climate Control N/A Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Standard
Rear A/C N/A Standard
Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Heated Mirrors N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat N/A Standard
Leather Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Leather Seats N/A Standard
Intermittent Wipers (Option) N/A Standard
Intermittent Wipers N/A Standard
Premium Sound System (Option) N/A Standard
Satellite Radio (Option) N/A Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) N/A Standard
Privacy Glass N/A Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers (Option) N/A Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers (Option) N/A Standard
Immobilizer N/A Standard
Luggage Rack (Option) N/A Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror N/A Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror N/A Standard
Mirror Memory N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Seat Memory N/A Standard
Remote Trunk Release N/A Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Standard
Back-Up Camera (Option) N/A Standard
Power Liftgate N/A Standard
Cargo Shade N/A Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Aerial View Display System (Option) N/A Standard
Requires Subscription (Option) N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard N/A
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) Standard N/A
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert (Option) Standard N/A
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Driver Restriction Features Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Front Collision Warning Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Rear Side Air Bag N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
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