2021 Buick Encore mpg
Combined mpg, FWD
27mpg
- 24 city, 32 highway.
- Top 20% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 3 trims: 26 to 27 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 | 24 | 32 | 27 | 14.0 | 378 | $1,422 |
| Preferred FWD | 1.4L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 14.0 | 378 | $1,422 |
| Preferred AWD | N/A | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | 14.0 | 364 | $1,477 |
Fuel cost
FWD, 27 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,422
- Per month
- $119
- Per mile
- 11.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $44.80
- Top trim: Preferred AWD. $1,477 a year. $55 more than the FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.1 | $10.00 |
| 300 miles | 9.4 | $30.00 |
| 500 miles | 15.6 | $50.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 31.3 | $100 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $103
- Per year
- $1,233
- Miles a month
- 867
FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 27 mpg good? Yes. Beats 68% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Encore | FWD | 27 mpg |
| 2021 Jeep Renegade | Sport FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | SE FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox | L FWD | 28 mpg |
| 2021 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 26 mpg |
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | 30 mpg |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport | FWD S | 28 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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