2020 Buick Encore mpg
Combined mpg, FWD
28mpg
- 26 city, 30 highway.
- Top 13% of 130 SUVs (2020).
- 7 trims: 26 to 28 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | 14.0 | 392 | $1,371 |
| Preferred FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | 14.0 | 392 | $1,371 |
| Sport Touring FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | 14.0 | 392 | $1,371 |
| Essence FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | 14.0 | 392 | $1,371 |
| Preferred AWD | N/A | AWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 14.0 | 364 | $1,477 |
| Sport Touring AWD | N/A | AWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 14.0 | 364 | $1,477 |
| Essence AWD | N/A | AWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | 14.0 | 364 | $1,477 |
Fuel cost
FWD, 28 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,371
- Per month
- $114
- Per mile
- 11.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $44.80
- Top trim: Essence AWD. $1,477 a year. $105 more than the FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.3 | $10.67 |
| 300 miles | 10.0 | $32.00 |
| 500 miles | 16.7 | $53.33 |
| 1,000 miles | 33.3 | $107 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $99
- Per year
- $1,189
- Miles a month
- 867
FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 28 mpg good? Yes. Beats 73% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Buick Encore | FWD | 28 mpg |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | ES FWD | 27 mpg |
| 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport | FWD S | 28 mpg |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2020 Dodge Journey | SE Value FWD | 21 mpg |
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | L FWD | 28 mpg |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | ES 2WD | 27 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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