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2026 Volvo XC40 vs 2026 Buick Encore

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 27 MPG vs 30 MPG combined — Buick Encore is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $3050 vs $2250 — Buick Encore saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Volvo XC40 2026 Buick Encore
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypePremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Cylinders43
Displacement (L)2.01.2
City MPG2530
Highway MPG3231
Combined MPG2730
Annual Fuel Cost$3050$2250
CO₂ (g/mile)326.0297.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/106/10
EPA GHG Score5/106/10
🚗 2026 Volvo XC40

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 27 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Front-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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