Buick GL8 Encasa vs Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
The Li Auto i8 (理想i8) leads on range (CLTC). The Buick GL8 Encasa leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
MPV
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56/100#47 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
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57/100#44 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
GL8 EncasaBuick GL8 Encasai8 (理想i8)Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+112 mi· 30%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+170 kW· 36%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.5 s quicker· 23%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.3 cu ft· 60%
- Power- best on this row+232 kW· 93%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 21%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Buick GL8 Encasa | Li Auto i8 (理想i8) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
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Score by category
out of 100
Buick GL8 EncasaLi Auto i8 (理想i8)
Range
8499Charging
100100Performance
8164Practicality
8359
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
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Which goes further on a charge?
Li Auto i8 (理想i8)i8 (理想i8)
Range (CLTC)
- Leader
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- CLTC
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- 112 mi
Which charges faster?
Buick GL8 EncasaGL8 Encasa
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Ahead by
- 170 kW
Which is quicker?
Buick GL8 EncasaGL8 Encasa
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Ahead by
- 1.5 s
Where next
- Buick GL8 EncasaFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
14 sources
Every source link (15)
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