2025 Nissan Versa vs 2026 Buick Encore GX

Live comparisonUpdated April 2026

VersavsEncore GX

Price
−$14,045
Efficiency
0.1 L/100 km
Cargo
+1,004 L
Rows won
3–1

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Nissan VersaBuick Encore GX

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Entry price$14,045 lower

Versa

$20,298

Versa

Encore GX

$34,343

Encore GX

Average trim price$15,045 lower

Versa

$20,298

1 tracked trims

Encore GX

$35,343

2 tracked trims

Metric	Nissan Versa	Buick Encore GX	Edge
Entry priceLower wins Where the comparison starts if you want the cheapest acceptable version first.	$20,298 Versa	$34,343 Encore GX	$14,045 lower
Average trim priceLower wins Helpful when you care more about the whole ladder than the cheapest trim.	$20,298 1 tracked trims	$35,343 2 tracked trims	$15,045 lower
Best efficiencyLower wins We compare fuel economy, EV consumption, or EV range when both ladders publish the same kind of efficiency figure.	7.7 L/100 km Versa	7.8 L/100 km Encore GX	0.1 L/100 km lower
Cargo roomHigher wins Useful when strollers, travel bags, or dog crates are part of the actual decision.	418 L Best published cargo figure	1,422 L Best published cargo figure	1,004 L more
Tow ratingHigher wins Not every buyer cares, but the gap matters immediately if bikes, small trailers, or boats do.	— Not published	453 kg Highest rated trim in ladder	Only Buick reports
Mid-trim valueHigher wins This is the part of the ladder most buyers actually end up cross-shopping.	0 features Core coverage still thin	0 features Core coverage still thin	Thin data
Premium ceilingHigher wins This is the top-end equipment story once you stop caring about the base trim.	0 features Core coverage still thin	1 feature Core coverage still thin	Thin data

Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 4 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Nissan Versa, versus Top Safety Pick · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Buick Encore GX.

Reasons to pick Nissan Versa

1you want the lower price of entry: Versa starts at $20,298.
2efficiency matters: Versa bottoms out at 7.7 L/100 km.
3you prefer the subcompact sedan with the clearer 1-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.

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The cheapest acceptable version on each side.

Nissan Versa$20,298

Versa

7.7 L/100 km efficiency0 features

Buick Encore GX$34,343

Encore GX

7.8 L/100 km efficiency0 features

Side	Trim	MSRP	Efficiency	Features
Nissan Versa	Versa	$20,298	7.7 L/100 km	0
Buick Encore GX	Encore GX	$34,343	7.8 L/100 km	0