Buick Encore MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Buick Encore MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2013 to 2026.
Encore MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 51 configurations of the Encore. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Encore MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Encore configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Encore Fuel Economy Changed
The Encore's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2020: The top combined rating rises to 31 MPG, up from 28 MPG the year before.
How the Encore Compares
The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best Encore version, at 30 MPG combined, ties for 21st with 1 other model of 69. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 42 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus NX | 40 MPG |
| 21 | Buick Encore | 30 MPG |
What Does a Encore Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Encore, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Encore MPG Questions
Which Encore year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2020 and 2021 Encore GX FWD holds the top EPA rating at 31 MPG combined (30 city, 32 highway). Among 2026 models, the Encore GX FWD FFV is rated at 30 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt Encore fuel economy?
Yes, noticeably. On the 2026 Encore, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 30 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 27 MPG.
Why doesn't my Encore match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, pulled together by Cedrick Reese. The file lists 51 ratings for the Buick Encore from 2013 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov