Buick Enclave FWD
22 MPG The 2026 Buick Enclave FWD is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 682 gallons, $2182 a year in fuel, or $0.145 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2008–2026 run it averages 20 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 19 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.114 | $1136 | $1705 | $2273 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.145 | $1455 | $2182 | $2909 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.159 | $1591 | $2386 | $3182 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.205 | $2045 | $3068 | $4091 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.227 | $2273 | $3409 | $4545 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 MPG | 20 | 25 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 2025 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2700 | 387 | 1 |
| 2024 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 433 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 424 | 1 |
| 2022 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 424 | 1 |
| 2021 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 420 | 1 |
| 2020 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 420 | 1 |
| 2019 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 420 | 1 |
| 2018 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 416 | 1 |
| 2017 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 507 | 1 |
| 2016 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 507 | 1 |
| 2015 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 465 | 1 |
| 2014 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 465 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 465 | 1 |
| 2012 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2011 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2009 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2008 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 standard sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Buick Enclave FWD ranks 3 on current figures, against a class average of 19.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Explorer RWD (22.5), BMW X5 sDrive40i (25).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 404 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Buick Enclave FWD get?
The 2026 Buick Enclave FWD is rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA — 20 city and 25 highway. Across all 19 model years in the database it averages 20 MPG, ranging from 18 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Buick Enclave FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 22 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 682 gallons — roughly $2182 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.145 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2850.
Has the Buick Enclave FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 19 MPG in 2008 to 22 in 2026 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 16% across 19 model years.
Is the Buick Enclave FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 3 of 29 in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 19.8 MPG. That is 2.3 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.