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Buick Encore MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 31 MPG combined in 2020–2021, the Encore GX FWD. Its weakest year peaked at 28 MPG (2013–2015 and 2019).

Buick Encore: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2013–202620253035MPG2020202520132020202631 MPG peakBuick Encore: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year20253035MPG2013201620182020202220242026peak 31
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500.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Encore GX FWD. Put it next to its 2013 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Buick Encore has EPA ratings for 14 model years, 2013–2026, every one of them among small SUVs. Its best version ranked third (tied) of 50 small SUVs in 2013, behind the class leader, the Lexus RX, and it placed in its class top five in four model years.

The first flex-fuel version of the Encore arrived in 2025, when 3 of 147 SUVs offered one. Averaged over 2014–2018, its best version placed fifth of 50 among small SUVs rated at least three years in that span.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The Encore placed 22nd (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 31 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Encore 30median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Encore 30median 27

The Encore, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among small SUVs.

2014–18fifth of 50
2019–2317th of 70
2024–2622nd of 64

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2020

    New: 1.2-liter 3-cylinder, 1.3-liter 3-cylinder. Best rating 28 → 31 MPG.

  • 2025

    New: 1.2-liter 3-cylinder flex-fuel. Best rating 30 → 30 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2013–2026.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2025–2026.

All 14 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2024–2026Encore GX FWD3030 / 31273
2023Encore GX FWD3029 / 32273
2022Encore GX FWD3029 / 32265
2021Encore GX FWD3130 / 32266
2020Encore GX FWD3130 / 32265
2019Encore2826 / 31264
2017–2018Encore3027 / 33274
2016Encore3027 / 33264
2015Encore2825 / 33262
2013–2014Encore2825 / 33252

Version names in the EPA list: Encore, Encore AWD, Encore FWD, Encore GX AWD, Encore GX FWD, Encore GX FWD FFV.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGVolkswagen Taos31 MPGLincoln Nautilus30 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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