# Buick Envision specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2026
- **MPG (combined):** 25
- **Drive:** AWD
- **Years covered:** 2016-2026

## Quick answer

The 2026 Buick Envision is a small SUV rated at 25 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo.

## Every 2026 Buick Envision version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Envision AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 22/28 | 25 mpg | $2,700 | 361 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Buick Envision specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 25 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 24 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 24 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-26 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-26 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-26 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-25 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-25 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-25 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-25 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 22 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Envision changed over the years?

- **2026:** combined mpg went from 24 to 25.
- **2024:** FWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 25-26 to 24.
- **2021:** dropped 2.5L 4-cyl.
- **2017:** added 2.5L 4-cyl; FWD became available.

## What does it cost to run a Envision?

The EPA puts the 2026 Buick Envision's fuel cost at **$2,700 a year**, against about $2,217 for other current small SUVs: roughly 22% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $13,500 in fuel.

## Envision vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 |
| [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 |
| [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 |
| [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 |
| [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 |
| [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 |
| [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 |
| [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 |

Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2026 Buick Envision get?

The 2026 Buick Envision is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2026 Buick Envision have?

The 2026 Buick Envision comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD.

### Is there a hybrid Buick Envision?

No. In the EPA data from 2016-2026 the Buick Envision has no hybrid version.

### Which Buick Envision year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2023 Buick Envision has the highest combined rating, up to 26 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Buick Envision for a year?

About $2,700 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Buick Envision?

The most efficient 2026 version, the Envision AWD, is rated 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (25 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2026 Buick Envision emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 361 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2026 Buick Envision come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2026 Buick Envision is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Buick Envision cheap to run compared with other small SUVs?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,700 compares with about $2,217 for other current small SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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