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2016 Buick Encore MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Buick Encore is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (27 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 30 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 2015 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 27 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #6 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Buick Encore's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	33	14.0	7.1
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 2016 Small SUVs

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1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
5Honda HR-V31 MPG $1,500
6Buick Encore30 MPG $1,550
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60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800

2016 EncoreOther small SUVsClass median: $1,956/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Encore MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Encore	Gas	27 MPG	33 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Encore	Gas	25 MPG	33 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
AWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Encore AWD	Gas	26 MPG	31 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
AWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Encore AWD	Gas	23 MPG	30 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.4L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 297 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2016 Buick Encore vs. rivals

vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Crosstrek Hybrid saves $50/yr vs Honda HR-V 31 MPG · $1,500/yr HR-V saves $50/yr vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Encore saves $53/yr vs Honda CR-V 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Encore saves $53/yr vs Mazda CX-5 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Encore saves $53/yr vs Subaru Crosstrek 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Encore saves $53/yr vs Chevrolet Trax 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Encore saves $53/yr vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr RAV4 Hybrid saves $97/yr vs BYD e6 72 MPGe · $1,269/yr e6 saves $281/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Buick Encore?

Up to 30 MPG combined (27 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 26 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Buick Encore use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Buick Encore?