# Buick Encore specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 27-30 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Buick Encore is a small SUV rated at 27-30 mpg combined. Engines: 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo. ## Every 2026 Buick Encore version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Encore GX FWD FFV | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | CVT | 30/31 | 30 mpg | $2,250 | 297 g/mi | | Encore GX FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | CVT | 29/31 | 30 mpg | $2,250 | 297 g/mi | | Encore GX AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 26/28 | 27 mpg | $2,500 | 327 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Buick Encore specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-30 | | 2025 | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo; 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-30 | | 2024 | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo; 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-30 | | 2023 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-30 | | 2022 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo; 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 26-30 | | 2021 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.4L 4-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-31 | | 2020 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo; 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 26-31 | | 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-28 | | 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-30 | | 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-30 | | 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-30 | | 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-28 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Encore changed over the years? - **2023:** dropped 1.4L 4-cyl turbo. - **2022:** combined mpg went from 26-31 to 26-30. - **2020:** added 1.3L 3-cyl turbo and 1.2L 3-cyl turbo. - **2019:** combined mpg went from 27-30 to 26-28. - **2017:** combined mpg went from 26-30 to 27-30. - **2016:** combined mpg went from 26-28 to 26-30. ## What does it cost to run a Encore? The EPA puts the 2026 Buick Encore's fuel cost at **$2,250-$2,500 a year**, against about $2,217 for other current small SUVs: roughly 7% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $11,875 in fuel. ## Encore vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Buick Encore get? The 2026 Buick Encore is EPA-rated at 27-30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Buick Encore have? The 2026 Buick Encore comes with: 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo. It uses cvt, automatic transmissions and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Buick Encore? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2026 the Buick Encore has no hybrid version. ### Which Buick Encore year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2021 Buick Encore has the highest combined rating, up to 31 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Buick Encore for a year? About $2,250-$2,500 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Buick Encore? The most efficient 2026 version, the Encore GX FWD FFV, is rated 30 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (30 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Buick Encore emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 297-327 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Buick Encore come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Buick Encore is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Buick Encore cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,250-$2,500 compares with about $2,217 for other current small SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## More Buick models - [Buick Enclave](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/buick-enclave) - [Buick Envision](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/buick-envision) - [Buick Envista](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/buick-envista) ## Other small SUVs - [Cadillac LYRIQ](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/cadillac-lyriq) - [Cadillac XT4](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/cadillac-xt4) - [Cadillac XT5](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/cadillac-xt5) - [Cadillac XT6](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/cadillac-xt6) - [Chevrolet Blazer](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chevrolet-blazer) - [Chevrolet Equinox](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chevrolet-equinox) - [Chevrolet Trailblazer](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chevrolet-trailblazer) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/buick-encore Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.