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2026 Toyota Highlander vs 2026 Buick Encore

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 35 MPG vs 30 MPG combined — Toyota Highlander is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $1950 vs $2250 — Toyota Highlander saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Toyota Highlander 2026 Buick Encore
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveAll-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Cylinders43
Displacement (L)2.51.2
City MPG3530
Highway MPG3431
Combined MPG3530
Annual Fuel Cost$1950$2250
CO₂ (g/mile)253.0297.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score6/106/10
EPA GHG Score6/106/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 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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🚗 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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