DecodedCarsBuick Envision vs Honda CR-V
2026 Buick Envision vs 2026 Honda CR-V — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Honda CR-V is more fuel-efficient: 40 vs 25 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $1,000 a year less in fuel for the Honda CR-V (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
Across all model years since 2005, the Buick Envision has had fewer recall campaigns (9 vs 60).
The two cars
The 2026 Buick Envision is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 183 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,085 lb (Avenir SUV AWD).
The 2026 Honda CR-V is a midsize station wagon offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl and 1.5L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,635 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
Buying used? The 2018 Envision and the 2022 CR-V have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2017 Envision and the 2018 CR-V.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Buick Envision if…
- You put reliability history first (9 vs 60 recalls since 2005)
Choose the Honda CR-V if…
- You want lower fuel bills (40 vs 25 MPG)
- You want a hybrid or electric option
Pros & cons of each
2026 Buick Envision
2026 Honda CR-V
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 40 MPG combined — 56% better than the average 2026 midsize station wagon (25.7 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
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