2026 Buick Encore GX mpg
Combined mpg, Preferred FWD
30mpg
- 30 city, 31 highway.
- Top 9% of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 6 trims: 27 to 30 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 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 13.2 | 396 | $1,280 |
| Sport Touring FWD | 1.3L 3cyl | FWD | 29 | 31 | 30 | 13.2 | 396 | $1,280 |
| Avenir FWD | 1.3L 3cyl | FWD | 29 | 31 | 30 | 13.2 | 396 | $1,280 |
| Preferred AWD | 1.3L 3cyl | AWD | 26 | 28 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
| Sport Touring AWD | 1.3L 3cyl | AWD | 26 | 28 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
| Avenir AWD | 1.3L 3cyl | AWD | 26 | 28 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
Fuel cost
Preferred FWD, 30 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,280
- Per month
- $107
- Per mile
- 10.7 cents
- Fill the tank
- $42.24
- Top trim: Avenir AWD. $1,422 a year. $142 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
- $92
- Per year
- $1,109
- Miles a month
- 867
Preferred FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 30 mpg good? Yes. Beats 81% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Buick Encore GX | Preferred FWD | 30 mpg | |
| 2026 Honda HR-V | LX FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Volkswagen Taos | S FWD | 31 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S AWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Kona | SE FWD | 31 mpg | |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | L 2WD | 32 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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