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1991 Buick Riviera MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 Buick Riviera is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1990 model. Among 42 midsize cars rated for 1991, it ranks 20th 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, 1991 #20 of 42 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 Buick Riviera'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 1991 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Spirit25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Plymouth Acclaim25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Chevrolet Corsica24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Mazda 626/MX-624 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Buick Century22 MPG $2,114
  6. 20Buick Riviera19 MPG $2,447
  7. 42Rolls-Royce Eight/Mulsan/Mulsanne10 MPG $5,925
1991 RivieraOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Riviera MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Riviera
Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
99 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 Buick Riviera?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway).

What fuel does the 1991 Buick Riviera use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 Buick Riviera?

The 1991 Buick Riviera'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 1991 Buick Riviera 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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