The Renault Encore does 32.3 mpg combined (29.3 city, 36.7 highway), which works out to about $1,189 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Renault Encore engine, compared
The Renault Encore was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | 29.3 / 36.7 | 1984–1986 | $1,189 |
What that actually costs
The Renault Encore burns a gallon every 32.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 372 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.099 |
| Fuel per year | $1,189 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,945 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$305 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,883 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Renault Encore gives up 7.4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 36.7 out there against 29.3 in town, a 25% drop worth $265 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 29.3 mpg | $1,311 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 36.7 mpg | $1,046 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7.4 mpg (25%) | Typical for its type |
How the Encore changed over the years
The Encore peaked in 1986 at 33 mpg (30 city, 37 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1985 at 32 — 1 mpg apart, or $36 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1986 car does 33.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 30 / 37 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 1985 | 29 / 36 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 1984 | 29 / 37 | 1 | $1,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Renault Encore — 1 engine across 1984–1986. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $1,883. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Renault Encore get?
32.3 mpg combined on average — 29.3 in the city and 36.7 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–1986.
How much does a Renault Encore cost in fuel per year?
About $1,189 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $5,945 over five years, or 0.099 dollars a mile.
Which Encore engine is the most economical?
The 1.4L 4-cyl at 32.3 mpg.
Is the Encore good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Encore figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Renault Encore is $1,883 against the $1,189 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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