Petrol · 2013–2026
Buick Encore
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Buick Encore. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 7.8 L/100km: 36 mpg UK, 30 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 7.8 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 36 mpg
- US mpg
- 30 mpg
- On a full tank
- 663 km
- 52 L tank
What a Encore costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.05 per 100 km | $2,535 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $18.93 per 100 km | $2,101 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.00 per 100 miles | £1,540 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.51 per 100 miles | $1,959 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
1st generation, 2013–2022
Specs for the 1.4 turbo FWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- 1st generation
- Built
- 2013-2022
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,277 mm
- Width
- 1,775 mm
- Height
- 1,658 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,555 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,400 kg
- Boot
- 532 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,364 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 101 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.1 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
Buick Encore questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Buick Encore?
The 2026 Buick Encore uses 7.8 L/100km by its official figures: 36 mpg in UK gallons and 30 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Buick Encore cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,535 in New Zealand, $2,101 in Australia, £1,540 in United Kingdom, $1,959 in United States.
How far does a Buick Encore go on a full tank?
About 663 km (412 miles) from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Buick Encore's boot?
532 L, for the 1.4 turbo FWD.
Cars like the Encore
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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