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Buick Encore MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
14 model years · 2013–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Buick Encore fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Buick Encore for 14 model years, 2013 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 25–31 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 3 configurations rated 27–30 MPG combined and costing $2,180–$2,420 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2013 is the 2021 GX 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD, at 31 MPG.
Buick Encore MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2026 Generation page | ||
| 2026 | 27–30 | $2,180–$2,420 |
| 2025 | 27–30 | $2,180–$2,410 |
| 2024 | 27–30 | $2,180–$2,410 |
| 2023 | 27–30 | $2,170–$2,400 |
| 2013-2022 (Gamma II) Generation page | ||
| 2022 | 26–30 | $2,170–$2,510 |
| 2021 | 26–31 | $2,130–$2,520 |
| 2020 | 26–31 | $2,130–$2,520 |
| 2019 | 26–28 | $2,300–$2,540 |
| 2018 | 27–30 | $2,190–$2,470 |
| 2017 | 27–30 | $2,190–$2,460 |
| 2016 | 26–30 | $2,190–$2,510 |
| 2015 | 26–28 | $2,330–$2,510 |
| 2014 | 25–28 | $2,330–$2,580 |
| 2013 | 25–28 | $2,330–$2,580 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Buick Encore generations
2 generations between 2013 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Buick Encore's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Buick Encore run 25–31 MPG across model years 2013 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 27–30 MPG.
Which Buick Encore model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2021 Buick Encore GX 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2013, at 31 MPG.
How much does a Buick Encore cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,180–$2,420 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,180.
Has the Buick Encore's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 28 MPG in 2013 to 30 MPG in 2026, 2 MPG more.
Which Buick Encore model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2014. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.