Against 32 other 3-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the Envista sits right on their 30 mpg average.
Every Buick Envista engine, compared
The Buick Envista was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3-cyl | 28 / 32 | 2024–2026 | $1,280 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Kia Niro gets 50.5 mpg, the Acura ADX 28 mpg and the Volvo V60 28.5 mpg, next to 30 mpg for the 2026 Envista.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.107 |
| Fuel per year | $1,280 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,400 |
| Against other 3-cyl cars, 2024–2026 | about the same |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,100 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Buick Envista gives up 4 mpg in town: 32 on the highway against 28 in the city, $171 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32 mpg | $1,200 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (14%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the Envista changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the Envista was rated in, all of them at 30 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 / 32 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2025 | 28 / 32 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2024 | 28 / 32 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Buick Envista — 1 engine across 2024–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,100. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Buick Envista get?
30 mpg combined, 28 city and 32 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2024 the Envista has averaged 30 mpg.
Is the 2026 Envista more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 30 against 30 mpg combined.
Does the Envista get better gas mileage than the Kia Niro?
No: 30 mpg for the 2026 Envista against 50.5 for the 2026 Kia Niro, about $520 a year more to run.
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