Buick Encore Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2026 Buick Encore costs about $2,000 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2026):
The Buick Encore costs an estimated $2,050/year in fuel (297 g CO₂/mi).
Buick Encore Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 297 | 6 |
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 297 | 6 |
| 2026 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 327 | 5 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 297 | 6 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 297 | 6 |
| 2025 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 339 | 5 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 297 | 6 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 297 | 6 |
| 2024 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 333 | 5 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 296 | 6 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 297 | 6 |
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 324 | 5 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 342 | 5 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 329 | 6 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 296 | 6 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 297 | 6 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 324 | 6 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 338 | 5 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 325 | 6 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 344 | 5 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 329 | 6 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 302 | 6 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 31 | $2,000 | 288 | 7 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 330 | 6 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 329 | 6 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 344 | 5 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 318 | 6 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 31 | $2,000 | 288 | 7 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 320 | 6 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 312 | 6 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 330 | 6 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 329 | 6 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 344 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 298 | 7 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 319 | 6 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 335 | 6 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 313 | 6 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 313 | 6 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 334 | 6 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 298 | 7 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 315 | 6 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 320 | 7 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 348 | 6 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 314 | 7 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 297 | 7 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 320 | 7 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 348 | 6 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Buick Encore Fuel Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to fuel the Buick Encore?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Buick Encore is $2,000 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Buick Encore produce?
The Buick Encore produces approximately 288 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.