Buick · 1984–1985 · Diesel

Buick Riviera Diesel MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Buick Riviera Diesel, from 1984 to 1985. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1985, at 21 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1985 model is 5% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (21 vs. 20 MPG).

Most efficient year198521 MPG combined
Latest (1985)21 MPG$2,643/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)21 MPG$2,643/yr at today's prices
Model years rated22 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Riviera Diesel, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Riviera Diesel model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1985 Diesel 21 MPG 18 / 26 20 — 1 $2,643
1984 Diesel 21 MPG 18 / 26 21 — 1 $2,643

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Buick Riviera Diesel year has the best fuel economy?

The 1984 Buick Riviera Diesel, rated up to 21 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $2,643 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Buick Riviera Diesel?

The 1985 Buick Riviera Diesel is rated up to 21 MPG combined.

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