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1985 Buick Regal MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Buick Regal is a midsize car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1984 model. Among 46 midsize cars rated for 1985, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #21 of 46 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Buick Regal's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway2410.29.8
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1985 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Citation II25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Buick Century24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera24 MPG $1,938
  6. 21Buick Regal19 MPG $2,447
  7. 46Maserati Quattroporte8 MPG $5,812
1985 RegalOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Regal MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Regal		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Regal		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Regal		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Regal		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Regal		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
98 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1985 Buick Regal vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Grand Prix 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Monte Carlo 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler New Yorker 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Grand Prix Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Regal saves $136/yr vs Chevrolet Monte Carlo Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Regal saves $136/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Bonneville 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Executive Sedan/Limousine 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford LTD 20 MPG · $2,325/yr LTD saves $122/yr vs Mercury Marquis 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Marquis saves $122/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Cutlass Supreme Diesel saves $34/yr vs Buick Regal Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Regal Diesel saves $34/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Buick Regal Diesel (23 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Buick Regal?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Buick Regal use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Buick Regal?

The 1985 Buick Regal's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Buick Regal per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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