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2016-2020 Buick Envision MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 22–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2020 Buick Envision at a glance
The 2016-2020 Buick Envision covers 5 model years in the EPA database (13 configurations in all), rated 22–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $2,640 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
2016-2020 Buick Envision by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 22–25 MPG | $2,640–$3,640 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 22–25 MPG | $2,650–$3,640 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 22–25 MPG | $2,640–$3,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 22–25 MPG | $2,620–$3,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,630 | First year |
What the 2020 Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$220
$2,640 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.40
Per 100 miles
$17.60
Five years
$13,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$220less a year
Class median $2,860 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Buick Envision MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,650 to $2,640, $10 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,640 |
| Envision 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,770 |
| Envision 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,640 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Buick Envision MPG
22–25 MPG · $2,650–$3,640/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,640 to $2,650, $10 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,650 |
| Envision 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,770 |
| Envision 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,640 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Buick Envision MPG
22–25 MPG · $2,640–$3,610/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,620 to $2,640, $20 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,640 |
| Envision 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,770 |
| Envision 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,610 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Buick Envision MPG
22–25 MPG · $2,620–$3,610/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 25 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $2,620, $1,010 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| Envision 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,750 |
| Envision 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,610 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Buick Envision MPG
22 MPG · $3,630/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,630 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,600 in California and $2,310 in Texas, a $1,290 difference.
- California $3,600
- Washington $3,330
- New York $2,650
- Florida $2,500
- Texas $2,310
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2016-2020 (D2UX)
- 2021-2026 (E2XX)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2020 Buick Envision get?
EPA rates the 2016-2020 Buick Envision at 22–25 MPG combined across 13 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2020 Buick Envision?
The Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2016.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2020 Buick Envision?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Buick Envision per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,640 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,640–$3,640 a year. That is a $1,000 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Buick Envision 100 miles?
About $17.60 per 100 miles for the Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.60 and $24.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Buick Envision more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 22 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2020 Buick Envision compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Envision 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,640 a year to fuel, $220 less than the class median of $2,860, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 242 rated small SUV configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Buick Envision different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,650 to $2,640, $10 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2020 against 3 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Buick Envision for that year.