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Buick · model year 2026
2026 Buick Enclave AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 181 Fuel-efficient large SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #181 of 488 - 03 Buick cars
Every model year, newest first #3 of 730 - 170 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #170 of 1,172 - 758 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #758 of 1,362 - 955 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #955 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient large SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2026 Buick Enclave AWD is a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 21 MPG combined: 20 in city driving and 24 on the highway. EPA estimates $3,200 in yearly fuel cost and 423 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive
- 24 MPG highway rating
- 2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 20 MPG city rating
- 21 MPG combined fuel economy
- $3,200 EPA annual fuel cost
- 423 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting an all-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Mixed city and highway driving Buyers comfortable budgeting $3,200 yearly for fuel
The Enclave AWD makes sense for buyers seeking a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive and a turbo four-cylinder engine. Plan around 21 MPG in mixed use, with lower efficiency in city traffic and better results on the highway. The EPA's $3,200 annual fuel estimate should be part of your budget. Its 423 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile is another clear part of the ownership picture.
What it is
The 2026 Buick Enclave AWD is a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. It uses gasoline, all-wheel drive, and an automatic eight-speed transmission.
Power comes from a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. You can browse Buick cars to see other Buick models.
The numbers
The defining figure is 21 MPG combined. That combines a 20 MPG city rating with 24 MPG on the highway.
In plain terms, stop-and-go driving is rated lower than steady highway travel. The EPA lists tailpipe emissions at 423 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $3,200. That figure is the listed yearly fuel estimate for this Enclave AWD.
How it compares
Within its EPA class, this Enclave AWD is rated at 21 MPG combined, with a four-MPG spread between its 20 city and 24 highway figures. Those are the numbers to place beside another SUV's EPA ratings.
Who it suits
This SUV fits a driver who wants all-wheel drive and accepts gasoline running costs reflected by a 21 MPG combined rating.
Its city and highway ratings also suit someone whose driving includes both urban trips and faster road travel.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive is paired with a gasoline turbo four-cylinder and an eight-speed automatic. The trade-off is a $3,200 EPA annual fuel estimate and 423 grams of CO2 per mile.
The 24 MPG highway rating is higher than the 20 MPG city rating, so frequent city driving will use fuel less efficiently than highway travel.
Verdict
Choose the Enclave AWD if an SUV with all-wheel drive is your priority and its gasoline budget works for you. Its 21 MPG combined result gives a clear expectation for mixed driving, while the 20 MPG city figure matters most for urban routines. Highway commuters get the stronger 24 MPG rating.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 423 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel economy does the 2026 Buick Enclave AWD get?
It is rated at 21 MPG combined, with 20 MPG city and 24 MPG highway.
What engine is in the Enclave AWD?
The facts list a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine.
Does the 2026 Enclave AWD have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The model is identified as Enclave AWD and uses all-wheel drive.
What is the Enclave AWD's annual fuel cost?
The EPA annual fuel cost listed here is $3,200.
What transmission does it use?
It has an automatic eight-speed transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe figure is 423 grams of CO2 per mile.
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