2021 Buick Encore GX mpg
Combined mpg, Preferred FWD
29mpg
- 28 city, 31 highway.
- Top 11% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 6 trims: 28 to 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | 1.2L 3cyl | FWD | 28 | 31 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| Select FWD | 1.2L 3cyl | FWD | 28 | 31 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| Essence FWD | 1.2L 3cyl | FWD | 28 | 31 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| Preferred AWD | N/A | AWD | 26 | 29 | 28 | 13.2 | 370 | $1,371 |
| Select AWD | N/A | AWD | 26 | 29 | 28 | 13.2 | 370 | $1,371 |
| Essence AWD | N/A | AWD | 26 | 29 | 28 | 13.2 | 370 | $1,371 |
Fuel cost
Preferred FWD, 29 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,324
- Per month
- $110
- Per mile
- 11.0 cents
- Fill the tank
- $42.24
- Top trim: Essence AWD. $1,371 a year. $47 more than the Preferred FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.2 | $10.32 |
| 300 miles | 9.7 | $30.97 |
| 500 miles | 16.1 | $51.61 |
| 1,000 miles | 32.3 | $103 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $96
- Per year
- $1,148
- Miles a month
- 867
Preferred FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 29 mpg good? Yes. Beats 77% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Encore GX | Preferred FWD | 29 mpg |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport | FWD S | 28 mpg |
| 2021 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 26 mpg |
| 2021 Jeep Compass | Sport FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox | L FWD | 28 mpg |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | AWD | 29 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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