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1996 Buick Riviera MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Buick Riviera is a midsize car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (17 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 31 midsize cars rated for 1996, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 17 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #10 of 31 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Buick Riviera's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2711.58.7
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1996 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Passat Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  2. 2Mazda 62626 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Dodge Stratus26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Plymouth Breeze26 MPG $1,788
  5. 5Buick Century24 MPG $1,938
  6. 10Buick Riviera21 MPG $2,214
  7. 31Rolls-Royce Silver Spur/Silver Dawn12 MPG $4,938
1996 RivieraOther midsize carsClass median: $2,214/yr

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

Riviera MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Riviera		 Gas 17 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl supercharged · 4-speed automatic
Riviera		 Gas 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

1996 Buick Riviera vs. rivals

vs Ford Taurus 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Grand Prix 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Passat 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Cirrus 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Sonata 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Sonata saves $101/yr vs Toyota Camry 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Camry saves $193/yr vs Ford Thunderbird 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Riviera saves $233/yr vs Mercury Cougar 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Riviera saves $233/yr vs Oldsmobile Ciera 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Ciera saves $277/yr vs Nissan Maxima 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Riviera saves $607/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Buick Riviera?

Up to 21 MPG combined (17 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Buick Riviera use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Buick Riviera?

The 1996 Buick Riviera's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Buick Riviera per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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