Buick Encore MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Buick Encore model year from 2013 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Encore has been offered with 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2021 (up to 31 MPG combined). All rated versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Buick Encore fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27–30 | 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.3L 3-cyl | — | — |
| 2025 | 27–30 | 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl | — | — |
| 2024 | 27–30 | 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.3L 3-cyl | — | — |
| 2023 | 27–30 | 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl | — | — |
| 2022 | 26–30 | 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl | $18,548 | 320 listings |
| 2021 | 26–31 | 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl | $16,988 | 103 listings |
| 2020 | 26–31 | 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl | $14,977 | 189 listings |
| 2019 | 26–28 | 1.4L 4-cyl | $13,899 | 588 listings |
| 2018 | 27–30 | 1.4L 4-cyl | $12,153 | 464 listings |
| 2017 | 27–30 | 1.4L 4-cyl | $11,986 | 315 listings |
| 2016 | 26–30 | 1.4L 4-cyl | $11,079 | 466 listings |
| 2015 | 26–28 | 1.4L 4-cyl | $9,995 | 332 listings |
| 2014 | 25–28 | 1.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 25–28 | 1.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2026 Encore was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.2L 3-cyl, 1.3L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX FWD (Flex Fuel) | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Encore GX AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 28 | 27 MPG |
2025 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2025 Encore was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Encore GX AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 28 | 27 MPG |
2024 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2024 Encore was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.2L 3-cyl, 1.3L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Encore GX AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 28 | 27 MPG |
2023 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2023 Encore was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 32 | 30 MPG |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Encore GX AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG |
2022 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2022 Encore was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $18,548 on VehiSales (320 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 32 | 30 MPG |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Encore GX AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG |
| Encore FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2021 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2021 Encore was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $16,988 on VehiSales (103 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 32 | 31 MPG |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 31 | 29 MPG |
| Encore GX AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 28 MPG |
| Encore FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Encore FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2020 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2020 Encore was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $14,977 on VehiSales (189 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 32 | 31 MPG |
| Encore GX FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 30 | 28 MPG |
| Encore GX AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 28 MPG |
| Encore FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2019 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2019 Encore was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $13,899 on VehiSales (588 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2018 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2018 Encore was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $12,153 on VehiSales (464 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 33 | 30 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 MPG |
2017 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2017 Encore was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $11,986 on VehiSales (315 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 33 | 30 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 MPG |
2016 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2016 Encore was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,079 on VehiSales (466 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 33 | 30 MPG |
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2015 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2015 Encore was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $9,995 on VehiSales (332 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2014 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2014 Encore was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2013 Buick Encore: engines & MPG
The 2013 Encore was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Buick Encore get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Encore ranges from 25 to 31 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2021 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Buick Encore have?
The 2026 Encore was EPA-rated with 1.2L 3-cyl, 1.3L 3-cyl — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Buick Encore require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular.
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Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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