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1987 Buick Somerset/Skylark MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Buick Somerset/Skylark is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 55 compact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #31 of 55 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Buick Somerset/Skylark's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2912.38.1
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1987 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Ford Escort31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Mercury Lynx31 MPG $1,500
  4. 4Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  5. 5Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  6. 31Buick Somerset/Skylark23 MPG $2,022
  7. 55Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1987 Somerset/SkylarkOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Somerset/Skylark MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Somerset/Skylark
Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Somerset/Skylark
Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Somerset/Skylark
Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Buick Somerset/Skylark?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Buick Somerset/Skylark use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Buick Somerset/Skylark?

The 1987 Buick Somerset/Skylark's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Buick Somerset/Skylark per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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