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2026 Buick Encore vs 2026 Toyota Highlander

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 30 MPG vs 35 MPG combined — Toyota Highlander is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2250 vs $1950 — Toyota Highlander saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Buick Encore 2026 Toyota Highlander
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AV-S6)
Cylinders34
Displacement (L)1.22.5
City MPG3035
Highway MPG3134
Combined MPG3035
Annual Fuel Cost$2250$1950
CO₂ (g/mile)297.0253.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score6/106/10
EPA GHG Score6/106/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 2026 Buick Encore

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 30 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Toyota Highlander

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 35 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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