Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) | Buick Encore |
| Totals | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × |
| Mark | Volkswagen | Buick |
| Model | Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI | Encore 1.4 turbo |
| Year | 2004-2008 | 2012 |
| Number of doors/seats | (3-5)/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Wagon |
| Unladen Weight | 1260 | 1394 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1870 | 1828 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 205 | 187 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.45 | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 350/1305 | 356/785 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × |
| Length | 4205 | 4278 |
| Width | 1760 | 1777 |
| Height | 1485 | 1658 |
| Wheelbase | 2580 | 2555 |
| Front/rear Track | 1540/1520 | 1526/1526 |
| Ground clearance | 130 | 190 |
| Engine specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, (compressor/turbocharging) | petrol Injection / turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1390 | 1364 |
| Compression ratio | 10 | 9.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 76.5х75.6 | 72.5x82.6 |
| Number of valves | - | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 140/5600 | 140/4900-6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 220/4000 | 200/1850-4900 |
| Transmission specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive (dynamic stabilization ESP) | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15 | 215/55 R18 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET43 d57,1
| 5x115 ET40 d70.1
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| Brakes specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Buick Encore 1.4 turbo × |
| City | 9.3 | 8.4 |
| Highway | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Combined | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Fuel | 98/95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 54 |
| Clear list | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) | Buick Encore |
