The 2026 Buick SUV lineup presents an interesting fuel-economy experiment. Start with the 5-passenger Envista, which reaches an EPA-estimated 32 MPG highway. Keep adding power, cargo space, AWD, and eventually an entire third row, and you arrive at the Enclave, which has 328 hp and room for 7 passengers but, somewhat inconsiderately, cannot carry all of them using the same amount of fuel. For Willard, OH, shoppers comparing Buick SUVs, the useful question isn't simply which one gets the best MPG. It's how much vehicle you're receiving in exchange for the fuel it consumes. Envista: 32 MPG Highway and No Complicated Decisions The 2026 Envista keeps things wonderfully simple. Its 1.2L T urbocharged 3-cylinder produces 137 hp and 162 lbs. ft. of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic and FWD. EPA estimates are 28 MPG city and 32 MPG highway. Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir trims share that powertrain, so nobody needs a flowchart and several colored markers to select an engine. Envista seats 5 passengers and provides 20.7 cu. ft. of cargo room behind the second row or 42 cu. ft. with it folded. For buyers prioritizing fuel economy and not requiring AWD, it makes a straightforward case. Encore GX Adds AWD Without Becoming Enormous The Encore GX offers 2 engine configurations. Its standard 1.2L T urbo produces 137 hp and 162 lbs. ft. of torque, while an available 1.3L T urbo increases output to 155 hp and 174 lbs. ft. FWD models use a CVT, while AWD versions pair the 1.3L with a 9-speed automatic. Depending on configuration, EPA estimates reach approximately 30 MPG city and 31 MPG highway. Maximum cargo capacity also grows to 50.2 cu. ft. This makes Encore GX worth comparing with Envista if you want additional storage or available AWD without immediately graduating to an SUV that requires its own postal code. Envision Exchanges Some MPG for Power and Standard AWD Every 2026 Envision uses a 2.0L T urbocharged 4-cylinder producing 228 hp and 258 lbs. ft. of torque, connected to a 9-speed automatic and standard AWD. EPA estimates are 22 MPG city and 28 MPG highway. That's a step down from the smaller Buicks, but the trade brings considerably more output and standard power to all four wheels. Envision seats 5 passengers, provides 25.2 cu. ft. behind the second row and 52.7 cu. ft. with it folded, and includes a 30-inch diagonal ultrawide display with Google built-in compatibility. Fuel economy is only one part of what has changed. Enclave Carries 7 People, Which Explains Quite a Lot The Enclave is the largest member of the group and uses a 2.5L T urbocharged 4-cylinder producing 328 hp and 326 lbs. ft. of torque through an 8-speed automatic. FWD models return an EPA-estimated 20 MPG city and 25 MPG highway, with AWD available. In exchange, you get seating for 7 passengers and up to 97.5 cu. ft. of cargo room with the rear rows folded. There are still 22.9 cu. ft. behind the third row, and properly equipped models can tow up to 5,000 lbs. The Enclave consumes more fuel because it is doing substantially more SUV. Buy the Buick You Need, Then Compare the MPG Envista makes the strongest fuel-economy argument, while Encore GX adds available AWD and greater maximum cargo space without abandoning respectable MPG. Envision provides 228 hp and standard AWD, and Enclave brings 3-row seating, 328 hp, substantial cargo capacity, and useful towing capability. Sharpnack Buick can help Willard-area shoppers compare new Buick inventory, available trims, FWD and AWD configurations, financing, and trade-in options. Decide how much SUV your life requires before chasing the highest MPG figure, then schedule a test drive online.
