Buick · 1984–1989 · Gas
Buick Skyhawk MPG by year
The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Buick Skyhawk, from 1984 to 1989. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1988, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1989 model is 8% more efficient than the median compact car that year (26 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Skyhawk, 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 Skyhawk model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 25 |
23 / 33 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,788 |
| 1988 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 34 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,722 |
| 1987 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 33 | 24 | — | 7 | $1,788 |
| 1986 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 34 | 25 | — | 6 | $1,722 |
| 1985 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
23 / 32 | 25 | — | 10 | $1,788 |
| 1984 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 33 | 24 | — | 13 | $1,788 |
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 Skyhawk year has the best fuel economy?
The 1986 Buick Skyhawk, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,722 a year.
Which Buick Skyhawk year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1985 model, whose most efficient version is rated 26 MPG combined (about $1,788 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Buick Skyhawk?
The 1989 Buick Skyhawk is rated up to 26 MPG combined.