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2021 Buick Encore MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Buick Encore is a small SUV offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 31 MPG combined (30 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 31 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 92 small SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,500 a year to fuel.

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Combined 31 MPG 30 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,500 15,000 mi/yr · $10.00 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #19 of 92 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 Buick Encore's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 12.8 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	30	12.8	7.8
Highway	32	13.6	7.4
Combined	31	13.2	7.6

How it ranks among 2021 Small SUVs

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1Tesla Model Y129 MPGe $702
2Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $729
3Volkswagen ID.499 MPGe $918
4Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid105 MPGe + 40 MPG $966
5Toyota RAV4 Prime94 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,049
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19Buick Encore31 MPG $1,500
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92Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852

2021 EncoreOther small SUVsClass median: $1,860/yr

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

Encore MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.3L 3-cyl turbo · CVT Encore GX FWD	Gas	30 MPG	32 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 1.2L 3-cyl turbo · CVT Encore GX FWD	Gas	28 MPG	31 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
AWD · 1.3L 3-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic Encore GX AWD	Gas	26 MPG	29 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Encore FWD	Gas	25 MPG	30 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Encore FWD	Gas	24 MPG	32 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
AWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Encore AWD	Gas	24 MPG	29 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
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: 1.3L 3-cyl turbo
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 288 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2021 Buick Encore vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Seltos 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid 74 MPGe + 26 MPG · $1,491/yr Outlander Plug-in Hybrid saves $9/yr vs Toyota RAV4 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Encore saves $50/yr vs Honda CR-V 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Encore saves $50/yr vs Ford Escape 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Encore saves $50/yr vs Subaru Crosstrek 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Encore saves $50/yr vs Hyundai Kona 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Encore saves $50/yr vs Nissan Rogue 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Rogue saves $91/yr vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Santa Fe Hybrid saves $132/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Buick Encore?

Up to 31 MPG combined (30 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 26 to 31 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Buick Encore use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Buick Encore?