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1990 Buick Regal MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Buick Regal is a midsize car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1989 model. Among 38 midsize cars rated for 1990, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1990 #17 of 38 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1990 Buick Regal's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 1990 Midsize Cars

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1Chevrolet Corsica25 MPG $1,860
2Dodge Spirit24 MPG $1,938
3Plymouth Acclaim24 MPG $1,938
4Mazda 626/MX-624 MPG $1,938
5Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
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17Buick Regal20 MPG $2,325
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38Rolls-Royce Eight/Mulsan/Mulsanne10 MPG $5,925

1990 RegalOther midsize carsClass median: $2,386/yr

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

Regal MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 3.1L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Regal	Gas	17 MPG	27 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Regal	Gas	16 MPG	26 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.1L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 101 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

1990 Buick Regal vs. rivals

vs Ford Thunderbird 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Cougar 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Lumina 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Lumina saves $111/yr vs Ford Taurus 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Taurus saves $111/yr vs Hyundai Sonata 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sonata saves $111/yr vs Mercury Sable 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sable saves $111/yr vs Chrysler New Yorker 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Regal saves $122/yr vs Oldsmobile Trofeo/Toronado 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Regal saves $122/yr vs Mazda 929 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Regal saves $258/yr vs Nissan Maxima 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Regal saves $638/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Buick Regal?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Buick Regal use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Buick Regal?