2018 Buick Encore Essence AWD
The 2018 Buick Encore Essence AWD is a 138-hp 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $30,600 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 138 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 148 lb-ft of torque at 1850 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Encore measures 168.4 inches long on a 100.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,358 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,600 |
| MSRP with Destination | $31,595 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged DOHC inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, VVT |
| Injection Type | Gasoline direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| 1st Gear | 4.58 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.96 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.91 |
| 4th Gear | 1.45 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.75 |
| Reverse | 2.94 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 14 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-in. aluminum alloy with painted accents |
| Wheels Rear | 18-in. aluminum alloy with painted accents |
| Tires Front | P215/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | P215/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in |
| Height | 65.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in |
| Front Track | 60.6 in |
| Rear Track | 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,358 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.1 in |