Buick Encore
27.5 MPG The 2019 Buick Encore is EPA-rated at 27.5 MPG combined (25.5 city / 30.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 545 gallons, $1745 a year in fuel, or $0.116 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2013–2019 run it averages 28.4 MPG, essentially flat across 7 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 | $0.091 | $909 | $1364 | $1818 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.109 | $1091 | $1636 | $2182 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.116 | $1164 | $1745 | $2327 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.127 | $1273 | $1909 | $2545 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.145 | $1455 | $2182 | $2909 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.164 | $1636 | $2455 | $3273 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 27.5 MPG | 25.5 | 30.5 | $2250 | 321 | 2 |
| 2018 | 29 MPG | 26 | 33 | $2150 | 306 | 2 |
| 2017 | 29 MPG | 26 | 33 | $2150 | 306 | 2 |
| 2016 | 29 MPG | 26 | 33 | $2150 | 309 | 2 |
| 2015 | 28 MPG | 25 | 33 | $2200 | 320 | 1 |
| 2014 | 28 MPG | 25 | 33 | $2200 | 320 | 1 |
| 2013 | 28 MPG | 25 | 33 | $2200 | 320 | 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 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Buick Encore ranks 32 on current figures, against a class average of 34.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Tucson FWD (28), Kia Sportage FWD (28), Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD (28), Volkswagen Tiguan (28), Chevrolet Trax (29).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 321 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Buick Encore get?
The 2019 Buick Encore is rated at 27.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 25.5 city and 30.5 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 28.4 MPG, ranging from 27 to 30 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Buick Encore cost in fuel per year?
At 27.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 545 gallons — roughly $1745 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.116 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2019 model is $2250.
Has the Buick Encore become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 27.5 MPG today against 28 in 2013 — essentially flat across 7 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Buick Encore efficient for its class?
It ranks 32 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.7 MPG. That is 7.2 worse 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.