1985 Buick CenturyFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
27
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic 3-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
23
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
23
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
23
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 3-spd | Diesel Diesel | 23 | 32 | 27 | $3,150 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Diesel Diesel | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,250 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 377 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 4.3L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 4.3L, 6-cylinder
- Induction Type
- CA model
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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