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2018-2024 Buick Enclave MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 20–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2024 Buick Enclave at a glance
The 2018-2024 Buick Enclave covers 7 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $3,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
2018-2024 Buick Enclave by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,180–$3,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,070–$3,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,070–$3,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,240 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,240 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,050–$3,280 | First year |
What the 2024 Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$265
$3,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.30
Per 100 miles
$21.20
Five years
$15,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$250less a year
Class median $3,430 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Buick Enclave MPG
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,070 to $3,180, $110 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,180 |
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,310 |
2023 Buick Enclave MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,070–$3,220/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,070.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,070 |
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,220 |
2022 Buick Enclave MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,070–$3,230/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,090 to $3,070, $20 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,070 |
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,230 |
2021 Buick Enclave MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,090–$3,240/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,090.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,090 |
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,240 |
2020 Buick Enclave MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,090–$3,260/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,090.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,090 |
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,260 |
2019 Buick Enclave MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,090–$3,240/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,050 to $3,090, $40 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,090 |
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,240 |
2018 Buick Enclave MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,050–$3,280/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,280 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD: $4,330 in California and $2,770 in Texas, a $1,560 difference.
- California $4,330
- Washington $4,010
- New York $3,180
- Florida $3,010
- Texas $2,770
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2024 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2008-2017 (1st gen)
- 2018-2024 (2nd gen)
- 2025-2027* (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2024 Buick Enclave get?
EPA rates the 2018-2024 Buick Enclave at 20–21 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2024 Buick Enclave?
Every model year of the 2018-2024 Buick Enclave tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2024 Buick Enclave?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
How does the 2018-2024 Buick Enclave compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008-2017 Buick Enclave) is rated 17–19 MPG combined and costs $3,420–$3,810 a year to fuel; the 2018-2024 model is rated 20–21 MPG and costs $3,050–$3,310 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Buick Enclave per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,180–$3,310 a year. That is a $130 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Buick Enclave 100 miles?
About $21.20 per 100 miles for the Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.20 and $22.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2024 Buick Enclave more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2024 Buick Enclave compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Enclave 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,180 a year to fuel, $250 less than the class median of $3,430, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 263 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2024 Buick Enclave different from the 2023 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,070 to $3,180, $110 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2024 against 2 configurations for 2023. See the 2023 Buick Enclave for that year.