2026 BMW X3 vs 2026 Buick Encore
📊 Key Differences
- Fuel economy: 29 MPG vs 30 MPG combined — Buick Encore is more efficient
- Annual fuel cost: $2800 vs $2250 — Buick Encore saves $ per year
- Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
| Specification | 2026 BMW X3 | 2026 Buick Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement (L) | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| City MPG | 27 | 30 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 31 |
| Combined MPG | 29 | 30 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2800 | $2250 |
| CO₂ (g/mile) | 299.0 | 297.0 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Score | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| EPA GHG Score | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall Safety | 4/5 ★ | — |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 | — |
| Side Crash | 5/5 | — |
| Rollover | 4/5 | — |
🚗 2026 BMW X3
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 29 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full BMW X3 Profile →🚗 2026 Buick Encore
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 30 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Buick Encore Profile →🔗 Related