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2023-2026 Buick Encore MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 27–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2023-2026 Buick Encore at a glance
The 2023-2026 Buick Encore covers 4 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 27–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GX FFV 1.2L 3-cyl turbo FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2023-2026 Buick Encore by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 27–30 MPG | $2,180–$2,420 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 27–30 MPG | $2,180–$2,410 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 27–30 MPG | $2,180–$2,410 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 27–30 MPG | $2,170–$2,400 | First year |
What the 2026 GX FFV 1.2L 3-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$182
$2,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.63
Per 100 miles
$14.53
Five years
$10,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$70less a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Buick Encore MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX FFV (Most efficient) | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 31 | 30 | $2,180 |
| GX 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,180 |
| GX 1.3L 3-cyl turbo AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 28 | 27 | $2,420 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2025 Buick Encore MPG
27–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,410/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,180 |
| GX 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 31 | 30 | $2,180 |
| GX 1.3L 3-cyl turbo AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 28 | 27 | $2,410 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2024 Buick Encore MPG
27–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,410/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,170 to $2,180, $10 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,180 |
| GX 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 31 | 30 | $2,180 |
| GX 1.3L 3-cyl turbo AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 28 | 27 | $2,410 |
2023 Buick Encore MPG
27–30 MPG · $2,170–$2,400/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX 1.2L 3-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,170 |
| GX 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 32 | 30 | $2,190 |
| GX 1.3L 3-cyl turbo AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,400 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the GX FFV 1.2L 3-cyl turbo FWD: $2,960 in California and $1,900 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.
- California $2,960
- Washington $2,740
- New York $2,180
- Florida $2,060
- Texas $1,900
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2013-2022 (Gamma II)
- 2023-2026
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2023-2026 Buick Encore get?
EPA rates the 2023-2026 Buick Encore at 27–30 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 GX FFV 1.2L 3-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 30 MPG (30 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2023-2026 Buick Encore?
Every model year of the 2023-2026 Buick Encore tops out at 30 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2023-2026 Buick Encore?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How does the 2023-2026 Buick Encore compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2022 Buick Encore) is rated 25–31 MPG combined and costs $2,130–$2,580 a year to fuel; the 2023-2026 model is rated 27–30 MPG and costs $2,170–$2,420 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Buick Encore per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GX FFV 1.2L 3-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,180 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,180–$2,420 a year. That is a $240 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Buick Encore 100 miles?
About $14.53 per 100 miles for the GX FFV 1.2L 3-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.53 and $16.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Buick Encore more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The GX FFV 1.2L 3-cyl turbo FWD is rated 30 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 1 MPG.
How does the 2026 Buick Encore compare with other small SUV configurations?
The GX FFV 1.2L 3-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,180 a year to fuel, $70 less than the class median of $2,250, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Buick Encore different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Buick Encore for that year.