2021 Buick Encore FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2021 Buick Encore FWD.

The 2021 Buick Encore FWD has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L.

The 2021 Buick Encore FWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 2021 Buick Encore FWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2021 Buick Encore FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2021 Buick Encore FWD is 27 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L272530
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L272432

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2021 Buick Encore FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2021 Buick Encore FWD is $2,300.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2021 Buick Encore FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $0 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L$2,300save $0
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L$2,300save $0

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2021 Buick Encore FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2021 Buick Encore FWD will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L11
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2021 Buick Encore FWD Emit?

The 2021 Buick Encore FWD will emit an average of about 4,905,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 168 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2021 Buick Encore FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2021 Buick Encore FWD model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 Buick Encore FWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,935,000
Trees Needed to Offset235
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 Buick Encore FWD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,875,000
Trees Needed to Offset232
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2021 Buick Encore FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/buick/encore-fwd/2021.

  • "2021 Buick Encore FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/buick/encore-fwd/2021. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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