Shopping for a new subcompact SUV that delivers premium refinement and everyday capability for your commutes through Palmyra? For many, the choice comes down to the 2026 Buick Encore GX and the 2026 Mazda CX-30. While both offer well-equipped cabins and modern technology, a closer look reveals meaningful differences in efficiency, drivetrain flexibility, and cargo versatility. Compare both models in Bennett Buick GMC of Lebanon's side-by-side breakdown below to help you decide which SUV best fits your lifestyle.

2026 Buick Encore GX Vs. MAZDA CX-30: Fuel Economy

Efficiency and drivetrain choice are major factors in selecting your next SUV. The 2026 Buick Encore GX offers standard front-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive across its trim levels, giving Annville shoppers the flexibility to prioritize fuel economy or all-weather traction. The 2026 Mazda CX-30, by contrast, is offered exclusively with i-ACTIV AWD®, which limits efficiency-focused buyers to a single drivetrain configuration. The result is a notable city mpg advantage for the Encore GX. 

Review the EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for each model below:

Buick Encore GX: MPG Ratings

• Buick Encore GX Preferred (FWD): 30 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
• Buick Encore GX Preferred (AWD): 26 mpg city / 28 mpg highway
• Buick Encore GX Sport Touring (FWD): 29 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
• Buick Encore GX Sport Touring (AWD): 26 mpg city / 28 mpg highway
• Buick Encore GX Avenir (FWD): 29 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
• Buick Encore GX Avenir (AWD): 26 mpg city / 28 mpg highway

MAZDA CX-30: MPG Ratings

• MAZDA CX-30 2.5 S (AWD): 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
• MAZDA CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport (AWD): 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
• MAZDA CX-30 2.5 S Preferred (AWD): 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
• MAZDA CX-30 2.5 S Aire Edition (AWD): 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
• MAZDA CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition (AWD): 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
• MAZDA CX-30 2.5 S Premium (AWD): 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
• MAZDA CX-30 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition (AWD): 22 mpg city / 30 mpg highway
• MAZDA CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus (AWD): 22 mpg city / 30 mpg highway

2026 Buick Encore GX Vs. MAZDA CX-30: Cargo Space

Whether you are loading weekend gear or returning home from a longer trip through Hershey, having the right amount of cargo room is essential. The 2026 Buick Encore GX provides a clear advantage in both standard and maximum cargo capacity, granting more usable room behind the rear seats and a noticeably larger area when the 40/60 split-folding rear bench is folded flat. See each model's cargo dimensions below:

• Buick Encore GX (Rear Seats Up/Down): 23.5 cubic feet / 50.2 cubic feet
• MAZDA CX-30 (Rear Seats Up/Down): 20.2 cubic feet / 45.2 cubic feet

Test-Drive A New Buick Encore GX At Bennett Buick GMC of Lebanon

With superior city fuel economy, drivetrain flexibility, and cargo versatility, the 2026 Buick Encore GX makes a compelling case as the more refined subcompact pick. Contact Bennett Buick GMC of Lebanon online or by phone at (717) 454-3646 to schedule an appointment at our Lebanon dealership, and our team will show you why so many drivers prefer driving a Buick SUV.