2026 Buick Envista (Flex Fuel)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 FFV | 28 | 32 | 30 | $2,250 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 297 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.2L 3-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.2L, 3-cylinder
- Induction Type
- SIDI; FFV
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
- Alt Fuel
- E85
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,245/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,979/yrHIGHEST | +$734 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,944/yrLOWEST | $-301 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,068/yr | $-177 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,261/yr | +$16 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,255/yr | +$10 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,796/yr | +$551 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,309/yr | +$64 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,172/yr | $-73 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,224/yr | $-21 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 30 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 15.5% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems1 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 1 owner complaints for the 2026 Buick Envista (Flex Fuel). Top reported issues include steering and suspension. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2026 Buick Envista (Flex Fuel) problems by category: Steering: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.