Luup alternative: 2021 Buick Encore
Luup alternative for the 2021 Buick Encore. Rated 7.5 to 9.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). Request one, or rent a similar car now.
- Combined
- 7.5 to 9.0 L/100 km

2021 Buick Encore specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.5 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100 km | 7.3 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 203 g/km | 179 g/km | 188 g/km | 205 g/km | 212 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.63 | $11.94 | $12.40 | $13.18 | $13.95 |
2021 Buick Encore: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.3 L | 1.2 L | 1.3 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 31 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,150 | US$2,300 | US$2,400 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,326 | $2,388 | $2,480 | $2,636 | $2,790 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
Cost to drive the 2021 Buick Encore
From the EPA combined rating at $1.55 a litre (our current Toronto price setting). You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup, so this is what you pay for the driving.
| Powertrain | Uses | 100 km | A 300 km weekend | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, Front-wheel drive | 7.5 L/100 km | $11.63 | $34.89 | $116.30 |
| 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo, Front-wheel drive | 7.7 L/100 km | $11.94 | $35.82 | $119.40 |
| 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo, Front-wheel drive | 8.0 L/100 km | $12.40 | $37.20 | $124.00 |
| 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo, All-wheel drive | 8.5 L/100 km | $13.18 | $39.54 | $131.80 |
| 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, All-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | $13.95 | $41.85 | $139.50 |
The 2021 Buick Encore: Luup alternative
Searching for Luup alternative? Here is the 2021 Buick Encore: what it is like and how to rent it. You choose the car; a person confirms it and sends the price. Every car has its own page with its rates and calendar.
What the figures tell you
The 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Its combined rating is 7.5 L/100 km, which means roughly 23 litres for 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $116.30 at our price setting.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Size and space
As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Can I rent it?
Similar cars are listed below if you need one now. Ask for your dates, and we reply with what we can offer. We have none on the site right now. Send a request for this exact car and we look for one for your dates. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Requesting a car
First you send a request with the car and the times. No card is charged for it. You receive an offer with the price, the deposit and what is included. Your card is charged only when you approve the offer.
Each car has its own page with its photos, its rates and its calendar. The longer the booking, the lower the rate a day tends to be. Requests need at least 2 hours of notice before the pickup time.
Before pickup
We need every driver to be at least 18, with an Ontario G2 or G licence. Under 26, a young driver fee applies for each day of the rental. Your original licence, not a photo, comes with you to the handover.
Third-party liability is in the rate; for the car, bring OPCF 27, use your card's benefit, or add the CarmaCars Protection Plan. We take the deposit shortly before pickup and return it after the car comes back. We check your licence and identity before we confirm, the same way for every renter.
Let us know
Send a request now and decide when the offer arrives.
Rent a 2021 Buick Encore in Toronto
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Luup alternative: the 2021 Buick Encore
Can I rent a 2021 Buick Encore in Toronto?
Not from our fleet right now. Send a request for this exact car and we look for one for your dates. Meanwhile 6 similar cars are available below.
How much does fuel cost to drive the 2021 Buick Encore 100 km?
About $11.63 for fuel, from the EPA combined rating of 7.5 L/100 km (1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic) at $1.55 a litre. You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup.
How old do I need to be to rent?
18 or older at pickup, with an Ontario G2 or G licence valid for the whole rental. Drivers aged 18 to 20 pay a young driver fee of $35 a day, and 21 to 25 pay $20 a day.
How much is the deposit?
Between $500 and $5,000, depending on the car. It is taken about 1 hour before pickup, never when you book, and the balance is released within 7 business days after you return the car.
What coverage do I need?
Third-party liability is included in the rate. For damage to the car itself, have your own policy (OPCF 27), a credit card with rental car coverage, or add the CarmaCars Protection Plan, priced in your offer by car and driver age. At $2,500 or more we claim on our fleet policy and you pay the $2,500 deductible.
Can the car be delivered?
Yes, anywhere, including Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Delivery starts at $75 plus the distance from our location, priced in your offer. Collecting the car yourself is free.