Buick Encore vs. Buick Envision
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Encore and 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 Buick Encore and the Buick Envision.
When we compare the Buick Encore's and the Buick Envision's specifications and ratings, the Buick Encore has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Buick Envision has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick Encore's and the Buick Envision's specifications and ratings, the Buick Encore is a better car than the Buick Envision.
Pricing: A used 2022 Buick Encore ranges from $18,905 to $27,907 while a used 2022 Buick Envision is priced between $24,904 to $37,981. For a new model, the Buick Encore's price is between $23,682 and $29,406, with the Buick Envision priced between $30,985 and $45,517.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Buick Encore loses 44 percent of its value and the Buick Envision loses 50.7 percent of its value. This means the Buick Encore retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Buick Envision.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Encore is 8.3 out of 10 while the Buick Envision's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Buick Encore being ranked 7 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Buick Envision being ranked 21 out of 68.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick Encore is 7.2 out of 10. For the Buick Envision the reliability rating is 5.6 out of 10. This gives the Buick Encore an advantage in reliability compared to the Buick Envision.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Encore’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Buick Envision base engine makes 228 horsepower. The Encore is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The Envision is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles.This gives the Buick Encore the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Buick Envision the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Buick Envision, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Buick Encore, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The Buick Encore and Buick Envision are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Buick Encore and the Buick Envision have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$23,682 - $29,406
Starting MSRP:
$24,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$34,895
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$24,400 - $44,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$30,985 - $45,517
Starting MSRP:
$31,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$47,027
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,500 - $73,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,611
Price Range:
$18,905 - $27,907
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$31,331
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$22,611 - $40,395
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
567
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23,567
# Good or Great Deals:
138
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,885
Price Range:
$24,904 - $37,981
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$43,229
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$30,885 - $67,155
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
658
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
33,119
# Good or Great Deals:
140
Buick Encore Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 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 Buick Encore
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
10.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Envision
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.7 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
18.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1 - 8.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 35.8
Buick Encore Rankings
Ranking
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10 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
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57 out of / 68Ranking
66 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
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21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
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27 out of / 29Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
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51 out of / 68Ranking
62 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick Encore Trim Levels
Preferred
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:
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
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:
155 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 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:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 448 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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
18.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.6 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:
3195 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
168.4 inches
Wheelbase:
100.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
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 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P215/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Dark Moon Blue Metallic
Red
Cinnabar Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Sapphire Metallic
Red
Cinnabar Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Summit White
Brown
Burnished Bronze Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Shale w/ Ebony Accents
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Whisper Beige w/ Ebony Accents
Black
Ebony
