2020 Buick Encore GX FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
30
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
31
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
30
Hwy
32
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
26
Hwy
30
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 32 | 31 | $2,200 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 288 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.3L 3-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.3L, 3-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,173/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,882/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,881/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,001/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,188/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,182/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,705/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,235/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,102/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,152/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,173/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,882/yrHIGHEST | +$709 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,881/yrLOWEST | $-292 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,001/yr | $-172 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,188/yr | +$15 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,182/yr | +$9 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,705/yr | +$532 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,235/yr | +$62 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,102/yr | $-71 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,152/yr | $-21 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 31 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2020 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 17.9% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
64
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
Recall History2
Source: NHTSARelated
Buick Encore GX FWD MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year