Buick vs. Honda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and Honda contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Buick and Honda cars.
When comparing the Buick brand to the Honda brand, Honda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
Buick versus Honda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Honda pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Buick and Honda in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Buick and Honda both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Buick versus Honda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Buick offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Buick and Honda have the same towing capacity.
Buick versus Honda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Honda has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.
Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
$26,018 - $35,386
Buick Envision
$36,636 - $47,595
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Honda HR-V
$27,595 - $33,400
Honda CR-V
$32,770 - $38,750
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
$24,059 - $32,667
Buick Envision
$34,890 - $45,587
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Honda HR-V
$26,788 - $34,128
Honda CR-V
$31,958 - $39,215
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
45.9%
Buick Envision
53.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Honda HR-V
33.9%
Honda CR-V
34.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
137 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Buick Envision
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Honda HR-V
158 hp / 138 foot-lbs
Honda CR-V
190 hp / 179 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not Yet Available
Buick Envision
22 / 28 / 24
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Honda HR-V
Not Yet Available
Honda CR-V
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
1000 lbs
Buick Envision
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Honda HR-V
Not yet available
Honda CR-V
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not available
Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
Not available
Honda CR-V
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not available
Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
Not available
Honda CR-V
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
8.0 / 10
Buick Envision
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
10 / 10
Honda CR-V
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
8.1 / 10
Buick Envision
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Honda HR-V
8.9 / 10
Honda CR-V
8.8 / 10
