Buick Regal: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Buick Regal across 30 model years, from the 1984 Buick Regal through the 2020 Buick Regal. The most recent 2020 Buick Regal returns 26 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 Regal 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 Regal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Buick Regal | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2019 | 2019 Buick Regal | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2018 | 2018 Buick Regal | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,650 |
| 2017 | 2017 Buick Regal | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2016 | 2016 Buick Regal | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2015 | 2015 Buick Regal | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2014 | 2014 Buick Regal | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2013 | 2013 Buick Regal | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2012 | 2012 Buick Regal | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2011 | 2011 Buick Regal | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2004 | 2004 Buick Regal | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2003 | 2003 Buick Regal | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2002 | 2002 Buick Regal | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2001 | 2001 Buick Regal | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2000 | 2000 Buick Regal | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1999 | 1999 Buick Regal | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1998 | 1998 Buick Regal | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1996 | 1996 Buick Regal | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1995 | 1995 Buick Regal | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1994 | 1994 Buick Regal | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1993 | 1993 Buick Regal | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1992 | 1992 Buick Regal | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1991 | 1991 Buick Regal | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1990 | 1990 Buick Regal | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1989 | 1989 Buick Regal | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1988 | 1988 Buick Regal | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1987 | 1987 Buick Regal | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1986 | 1986 Buick Regal | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1985 | 1985 Buick Regal | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1984 | 1984 Buick Regal | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,500 |
How the Buick Regal compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Buick Regal against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2020 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.