Buick Encore Horsepower & Torque (2013-2025)

The Buick Encore, a subcompact crossover SUV produced from 2013 to 2025, marked Buick's entry into the growing compact SUV market and became a key player in the brand's modern lineup.

Initially powered by a 1.4L ECOTEC engine producing 138 horsepower, the Encore saw incremental performance improvements over its lifespan.

By 2025, it featured a 1.3L EcoTec turbocharged engine delivering 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque, paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) in front-wheel-drive configurations.

Notably, the Encore offered a range of drivetrain options, including all-wheel drive, and transitioned through various advanced ECOTEC engine technologies to balance efficiency and power.

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2025 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The Buick Encore features a horsepower range of 137 hp from the 1.2L EcoTec engine with front-wheel drive to 155 hp from the 1.3L EcoTec engine with all-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 162 lb-ft with the 1.2L EcoTec engine to 174 lb-ft with the 1.3L EcoTec engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

2024 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The 2024 Buick Encore features a horsepower range from 137 hp with the 1.2L EcoTec engine in front-wheel drive (FWD) configuration to 155 hp with the 1.3L EcoTec engine in all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 162 lb-ft with the 1.2L EcoTec engine in FWD to 174 lb-ft with the 1.3L EcoTec engine in AWD.

Both engine configurations utilize a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

2023 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The 2023 Buick Encore features a horsepower range from 137 hp with the 1.2L ECOTEC engine in front-wheel drive configuration to 155 hp with the 1.3L ECOTEC engine in all-wheel drive configuration.

Torque output varies from 162 lb-ft with the 1.2L engine to 174 lb-ft with the 1.3L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with a continuously variable transmission for the 1.2L engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission for the 1.3L engine.

2022 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The Buick Encore offers a horsepower range from 137 hp with the 1.2L ECOTEC engine in front-wheel drive to 155 hp with the 1.4L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC DIRECT INJECTION SIDI engine in all-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 162 lb-ft with the 1.2L ECOTEC engine in front-wheel drive to 177 lb-ft with the 1.4L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC DIRECT INJECTION SIDI engine in all-wheel drive.

Transmission options include a continuously variable transmission for the 1.2L engine and a 6-speed automatic for the 1.4L engine.

2021 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The Buick Encore offers a horsepower range from 137 hp with the 1.2L ECOTEC engine in a 2WD configuration to 155 hp with the 1.4L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC DIRECT INJECTION SIDI engine, also in a 2WD setup.

Torque output varies from 148 lb-ft with the 1.4L ECOTEC engine in 2WD to 177 lb-ft with the 1.4L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC DIRECT INJECTION SIDI engine, both in 2WD configurations.

Engine options include 1.2L, 1.3L, and 1.4L configurations, with drivetrain choices of 2WD and AWD.

2020 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The 2020 Buick Encore offers a horsepower range from 137 hp with the 1.2L ECOTEC engine in front-wheel drive to 155 hp with the 1.3L ECOTEC engine in all-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 148 lb-ft with the 1.4L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC engine in front-wheel drive to 174 lb-ft with the 1.3L ECOTEC engine in all-wheel drive.

Engine configurations include 1.2L, 1.3L, and 1.4L options, with drivetrain choices of 2WD, AWD, and FWD, and transmission types include continuously variable and 9-speed automatic options.

2019 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The 2019 Buick Encore is equipped with a 1.4L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI engine, producing a consistent output of 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.

This vehicle is available with front-wheel drive (FWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and two-wheel drive (2WD) options, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that features electronic control with overdrive.

2018 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The 2018 Buick Encore is equipped with a 1.4L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI engine, producing a consistent output of 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.

It is available with either a 2WD or AWD drivetrain and features a 6-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.

2017 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The 2017 Buick Encore is equipped with a 1.4L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI engine, producing a consistent output of 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.

It is available with either a 2WD or AWD drivetrain and features a 6-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.

2016 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The Buick Encore is equipped with a 1.4L I4 engine, offering a horsepower range of 138 hp with the ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI configuration and up to 153 hp with the VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC DIRECT INJECTION SIDI configuration.

Torque output varies from 148 lb-ft with the ECOTEC engine to 177 lb-ft with the SIDI engine, both available in either 2WD or AWD configurations.

The vehicle utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission, electronically controlled with overdrive.

2015 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The 2015 Buick Encore is equipped with a 1.4L I4 ECOTEC engine featuring variable valve timing and DOHC sequential fuel injection, producing a consistent output of 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain configurations and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.

2014 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The 2014 Buick Encore is equipped with a 1.4L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI engine, producing a consistent output of 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque across configurations.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain options, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that features electronic control with overdrive.

2013 Buick Encore Horsepower And Torque

The 2013 Buick Encore is equipped with a 1.4L I4 ECOTEC engine featuring variable valve timing and DOHC sequential fuel injection, producing a consistent output of 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain configurations and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.