2018 Toyota RAV4 vs 2018 Buick Encore Janesville WI

In the ever-growing compact SUV market, every brand and model are fighting for superiority when it comes to the eyes of the customer. Many claim to be the best, but it becomes difficult to separate the pretenders from the contenders. That's why we have these model comparison pages: to try and give customers the important information about two vehicle models so that they can make an informed and accurate car-buying decision.

For this page, we're comparing the 2018 Toyota RAV4 and the 2018 Buick Encore, two of the most popular compact SUVs today. We'll be judging each vehicle on its horsepower and torque capabilities, and its standard and maximum interior cargo volume. We chose these categories because we believe they're the ones that matter when separating good from great compact SUVs. We'll be comparing each models' base trim level, to be as fair as possible.

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As you can see, both models offer solid value when it comes to compact SUVs. However, it's pretty clear that the 2018 Toyota RAV4 holds the edge over its competitor when it comes to these key features and abilities. The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a more powerful engine when it comes to horsepower and torque. Also, it is much roomier than the 2018 Buick Encore. Whether you have the rear seats up, or folded down for maximum room, the 2018 Toyota RAV4 offers much more space for cargo and luggage.

But, that's not all the 2018 Toyota RAV4 offers. It also has a vast array of standard and available safety features so that you are as safe as possible when on the road. Available safety features include:

• Advanced Airbag System 

• ToyotaCare with roadside assistance 

• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist 

• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection 

• Automatic High Beams 

• Blind Spot Monitor 

• Star Safety System™ (Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, and Smart Stop Technology®)