Buick Encore 0–60 Times
The Buick Encore 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 14 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Buick Encore is the 2017 Buick Encore Preferred II, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.20 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Buick Encore is the 2017 Buick Encore Premium, which took 10.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.90 seconds at 77.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 14 verified production tests of the Buick Encore, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.11 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.97 seconds at 81.60 mph.
Fastest 0–60 7.80sec 2017 Preferred II · stock
Average 0–60 9.11sec Across 14 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.97sec @ 81.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.70sec 2017 Premium
Across 14 verified production runs, the Buick Encore ranges from 7.80 to 10.70 seconds 0–60, with a 9.11-second average.
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Buick Encore Performance Overview
Buick’s subcompact Encore ran from 2013 to 2024, with 14 verified tests spanning 2013 to 2024 in the dataset. Performance centered on turbocharged gasoline power throughout, starting in the first generation (2013–2022) with LUJ and later LUV 1.4-liter engines producing 138 to 155 hp. Early results were modest: the 2013 Premium reached 60 mph in 9.3 seconds, and the 2016 Sport Touring trimmed that slightly to 9.2 seconds as the first generation evolved.
The first generation’s quickest result arrived in 2017, when the Preferred II posted the model’s best-ever 7.8-second 0-60 and a 16.2-second quarter-mile at 86 mph. That same model year also showed the widest spread in the data, with the 2017 Premium recording 10.7 seconds to 60 mph. Across its 12 first-generation tests, the Encore averaged 9.16 seconds to 60 mph, reflecting a consistent but trim-sensitive performance profile.
For 2024, the second generation arrived as the Encore GX, represented here by the GX Avenir and a 155-hp turbocharged gasoline three-cylinder. In current form, the quickest recorded run is the 2024 GX Avenir’s 8.8-second 0-60, placing today’s Encore slightly quicker on average than the outgoing generation while remaining within the same general performance band.
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Buick Encore 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 2024–present | 8.85s | 8.80s — 2024 GX Avenir | 2 | The Second Generation generation (2024–present) averaged 8.85 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 2024 GX Avenir at 8.80 seconds. Output was 155 hp across 1.3L Turbo I-3 configurations. |
| First Generation | 2013–2022 | 9.16s | 7.80s — 2017 Preferred II | 12 | The First Generation generation (2013–2022) averaged 9.16 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2017 Preferred II at 7.80 seconds. Output ranged from 138 to 155 hp across 1.3L Turbo I-3, 1.4L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
Second Generation 2024–present
Avg 0–60 8.85s
Fastest 8.80s
Tests 2
2024 GX Avenir
The Second Generation generation (2024–present) averaged 8.85 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 2024 GX Avenir at 8.80 seconds. Output was 155 hp across 1.3L Turbo I-3 configurations.
First Generation 2013–2022
Avg 0–60 9.16s
Fastest 7.80s
Tests 12
2017 Preferred II
The First Generation generation (2013–2022) averaged 9.16 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2017 Preferred II at 7.80 seconds. Output ranged from 138 to 155 hp across 1.3L Turbo I-3, 1.4L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Buick Encore 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
14 production tests · 5 years ▾
2024 Buick Encore
2 production runs Avg 0–60 8.85 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.85 sec
Production Tests 2
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2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir
8.80sec 0–60
16.90s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.3L Turbo I-3
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 155 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,307 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 28 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 14 production runs
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2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir
8.90sec 0–60
16.80s ¼ mi @ 82.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.1 mph
- Engine
- 1.3L Turbo I-3
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 155 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,307 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 14 production runs
How we verify Buick Encore performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Buick Encore trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Buick Encore 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Buick Encore performance FAQs
10 questions The 2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir reaches 60 mph in 8.8 to 8.9 seconds across recorded stock tests. Its quarter-mile runs are 16.8 to 16.9 seconds at 82 to 82.1 mph. Both tests cover the AWD model with the 155-hp turbocharged L3T engine and 174 lb-ft of torque.
The quickest Buick Encore on record is the 2017 Encore Preferred II, which ran 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds. It is also the quickest quarter-mile Encore, posting 16.2 seconds at 86 mph. That makes it the fastest verified Encore overall across 14 tests.
The fastest stock Buick Encore is the 2017 Preferred II at 7.8 seconds from 0-60 mph. Because all 14 recorded Encore tests are production vehicles, that run also stands as the fastest overall. Its quarter-mile result is also the best on record at 16.2 seconds with an 86-mph trap speed.
For the current model year, the Buick Encore GX Avenir posts 0-60 times of 8.8 and 8.9 seconds in stock form. Quarter-mile performance lands at 16.8 to 16.9 seconds, with trap speeds of 82 and 82.1 mph. Those results come from the 155-hp, turbocharged AWD Encore GX.
The First Generation Buick Encore, covering 2013 to 2022, averages 9.16 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. Its quickest run is 7.8 seconds by the 2017 Preferred II. Power outputs in this generation range from 138 to 155 hp, and all recorded versions use turbocharged gasoline engines.
The Second Generation Buick Encore GX, starting with 2024, averages 8.85 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 8.8 seconds from the 2024 GX Avenir. Recorded models use a 155-hp turbocharged gasoline engine, making the newer generation quicker on average than the first.
The fastest First Generation Buick Encore is the 2017 Preferred II, which reaches 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. That is the best 0-60 result from the 2013-2022 generation and also the quickest Encore overall. It backs that up with the model's best quarter-mile time of 16.2 seconds at 86 mph.
Sport Touring is quicker on record. Across 4 tests, Encore Sport Touring models average 8.68 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 8.4 seconds. Encore Premium models also have 4 tests, but average 10.03 seconds and top out at a best of 9.3 seconds. The stronger numbers clearly favor Sport Touring.
The GX Avenir is slightly quicker by best recorded run, while the GX Essence Sport Touring is close on average. GX Avenir averages 8.85 seconds with a best of 8.8. GX Essence Sport Touring averages 9.1 seconds with a best of 8.7. So the best single run favors Essence Sport Touring, but the average favors Avenir.
Across all 14 Buick Encore tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.97 seconds at 81.6 mph. The quickest quarter-mile Encore on record is the 2017 Preferred II at 16.2 seconds and 86 mph. For the 2024 Encore GX Avenir specifically, quarter-mile results are 16.8 to 16.9 seconds at roughly 82 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Buick Encore can do, not a single marketing claim.
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