2020 Buick Encore

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2020 Buick Encore is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.3L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.2L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.3L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.2L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)

Combined Economy

26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

Automatic

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.3L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.2L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement	1.2 L to 1.4 L
Cylinders	3 to 4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	6 to 9
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)
Highway	29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

5 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

20V668000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…
Reported October 29, 2020. View on NHTSA
20V537000: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…
Reported September 3, 2020. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 4, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 4, 2026

Data verified: November 4, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2020 Buick Encore have?

Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.3L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.2L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Buick Encore?

Combined fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2020 Buick Encore front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Buick Encore?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.