Buick LeSabre: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Buick LeSabre across 22 model years, from the 1984 Buick LeSabre through the 2005 Buick LeSabre. The most recent 2005 Buick LeSabre returns 21 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Buick LeSabre page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Buick LeSabre. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2005 Buick LeSabre | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2004 | 2004 Buick LeSabre | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2003 | 2003 Buick LeSabre | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2002 | 2002 Buick LeSabre | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2001 | 2001 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2000 | 2000 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1999 | 1999 Buick LeSabre | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1998 | 1998 Buick LeSabre | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1997 | 1997 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1996 | 1996 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1995 | 1995 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1994 | 1994 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1993 | 1993 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1992 | 1992 Buick LeSabre | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1991 | 1991 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1990 | 1990 Buick LeSabre | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1989 | 1989 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1988 | 1988 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1987 | 1987 Buick LeSabre | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1986 | 1986 Buick LeSabre | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1985 | 1985 Buick LeSabre | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1984 | 1984 Buick LeSabre | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,850 |
How the Buick LeSabre compares against the Large Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Buick LeSabre against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Large Cars class for the 2005 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.