2020 Buick Envision vs. 2021 Buick Envision
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Buick Envision and 2021 Buick Envision contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Buick Envision and the 2021 Buick Envision.
When we compare the 2020 Buick Envision's and the 2021 Buick Envision's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Buick Envision has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2021 Buick Envision has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2020 Buick Envision and 2021 Buick Envision have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2020 Buick Envision's and the 2021 Buick Envision's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2020 Buick Envision ranges from $19,537 to $29,200 while a used 2021 Buick Envision is priced between $23,203 to $34,000.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Buick Envision and the 2021 Buick Envision both lose 50.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Envision is 7.6 out of 10. Buick Envision is ranked 6 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Buick Envision is ranked 21 and the Buick Envision is ranked 21 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Buick Envision is 5.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Buick Envision’s base engine makes 197 horsepower, and the 2021 Buick Envision base engine makes 228 horsepower. The Envision is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. The Envision is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles.This gives the 2021 Buick Envision the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Buick Envision the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Buick Envision has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$45,123
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,500 - $73,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$46,334
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,800 - $73,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,102
Price Range:
$19,537 - $29,200
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$34,494
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$24,102 - $55,670
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
286
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51,705
# Good or Great Deals:
112
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,152
Price Range:
$23,203 - $34,000
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$38,577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,756 - $58,293
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
662
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
38,496
# Good or Great Deals:
270
Buick Envision Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick Envision Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Buick Envision
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.7 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
18.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Buick Envision
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.7 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
18.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 32.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.1 - 17.7
Buick Envision Rankings
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62 out of / 68Buick Envision Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 59Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
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27 out of / 29Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
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62 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Buick Envision Trim Levels
Base, Essence, Preferred, Premium, Premium II
2021 Buick Envision Trim Levels
Avenir, Essence, Preferred
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
197 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
381 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
382 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Cargo Space:
26.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3755 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
183.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3692 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Exterior Colors
White
Summit White
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
White
Summit White
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Dark Moon Blue Metallic
Brown
Burnished Bronze Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Cinnabar Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Neutral w/ Ebony Accents
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Whisper Beige w/ Ebony Accents
Black
Ebony
