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1987 Buick Regal MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Buick Regal is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 32 midsize cars rated for 1987, it ranks 15th 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 17 MPG city · 22 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, 1987 #15 of 32 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Buick Regal's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway229.410.7
Combined198.112.4

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. 15Buick Regal19 MPG $2,447
  7. 32Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1987 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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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Regal		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Regal		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Regal		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Regal		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
98 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1987 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 Oldsmobile Toronado 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Sable 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Sable saves $122/yr vs Plymouth Caravelle 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Caravelle saves $233/yr vs Mcevoy Motors 740 GLE Sedan 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 740 GLE Sedan saves $122/yr vs Dodge Diplomat 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Regal saves $874/yr vs Plymouth Gran Fury 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Regal saves $874/yr vs Chrysler Newport/Fifth Avenue 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Regal saves $1,038/yr vs ASC Incorporated GNX 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Regal saves $1,256/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Buick Regal?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Buick Regal use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1987 Buick Regal's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 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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