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1987 Buick Century MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Buick Century is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 32 midsize cars rated for 1987, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #5 of 32 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Buick Century's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2912.38.1
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1987 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Ford Taurus24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Dodge Lancer24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
  6. 32Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1987 CenturyOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Century MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Century		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Century		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Century		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Century		 Gas 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
98 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1987 Buick Century vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Celebrity 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac 6000 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Taurus 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Taurus saves $84/yr vs Dodge Lancer 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Lancer saves $84/yr vs Plymouth Caravelle 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Century saves $193/yr vs Dodge 600 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Century saves $193/yr vs Dodge Aries 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Aries saves $162/yr vs Plymouth Reliant 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Reliant saves $162/yr vs Chrysler New Yorker 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Century saves $193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Buick Century?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Buick Century use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Buick Century?

The 1987 Buick Century's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Buick Century per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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