BMW X1 vs Buick Envision (2026)
Envision:
$1,555 less
- X1
- 1,500 lb more towing
- X1
- longer warranty
- X1
- 37 lb-ft more torque
- Envision
- 2.3 in more rear legroom
- Measures won
- X1 8 of 12
- Envision 2, tied 2
X1 xDrive28i AWD vs Envision Preferred AWD, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Measure | X1 | Envision | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,550 | $42,995 | Envision |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 228 hp | X1 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | X1 |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | X1 |
| Cargo, max | 57.2 cu ft | 52.7 cu ft | X1 |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.7 cu ft | 25.2 cu ft | X1 |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | 39.3 in | Envision |
| Front legroom | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | About the same |
| Length | 177.2 in | 182.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.6 in | 74.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,750 lb | 3,940 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,000 lb | 1,500 lb | X1 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | Not listed | Not listed |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s tested | 6.8 s estimate | X1 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | X1 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| X1 xDrive28i AWD $44,550 | Envision Sport Touring AWD $45,495 | $945 |
| Envision Preferred AWD $42,995 | X1 xDrive28i AWD $44,550 | $1,555 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | X1 | Envision |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,550 | $42,995 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,864 | $2,088 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,186 | $12,528 |
| Total, 6 years | $55,736 | $55,523 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: X1 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Envision | 3% |
| MPG | X1 | 11% |
| Power | X1 | 5% |
| Space | X1 | 8% |
| Towing | X1 | 50% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ