1984 Buick Regal: MPG and fuel economy
The 1984 Buick Regal is rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 23 combined MPG, with 20 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway. That puts it well above the average for cars in the Midsize Cars class in the same model year.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 1984 Buick Regal. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. The EPA rates 9 separate variants of this car (different engine, transmission, or drivetrain combinations), and you can compare them side by side in the trims table. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.
Key takeaways
- Returns 24% better combined MPG than the average car in the Midsize Cars class for the 1984 model year (18.6 MPG class average).
- EPA estimates this car costs around $6,750 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 1984 Buick Regal. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
When the EPA tests several variants of the same nameplate (for example, a front-wheel-drive version and an all-wheel-drive version), each gets its own rating. The figures shown here are the headline variant, taken as the configuration with the best combined MPG. The trims table further down covers all 9 variants side by side.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,500 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 443 g/mi |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
How the 1984 Buick Regal compares
The 1984 Buick Regal returns 23 combined MPG. Cars in the Midsize Cars class for the same model year average 18.6 MPG, which puts this car ahead of the class average by about 24%.
For broader context, the average new car of the 1984 model year (across all classes) returns 19.2 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 1984 model year is on its own page.
Trim variants rated for 1984
The EPA rates 9 separate variants of the 1984 Buick Regal. The differences come from the engine size, transmission type, and drivetrain (front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and so on). The same nameplate can land several MPG apart depending on the configuration you actually buy.
The most efficient configuration on this page returns 23 MPG, while the least efficient returns 16 MPG. That is a spread of 7 MPG between trims of the same nameplate.
| Engine and transmission | Drive | Combined | City | Highway | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L, 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | — | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,500 |
| 4.3L, 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | — | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,700 |
| 5.7L, 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | — | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,850 |
| 3.8L, 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | — | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 3.8L, 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | — | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,300 |
| 4.1L, 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | — | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 4.1L, 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | — | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 3.8L, 6-cyl, turbo, Automatic 4-spd | — | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
| 3.8L, 6-cyl, turbo, Automatic 4-spd | — | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
Annual fuel cost across driving patterns
The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for diesel, which is $5.40/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.
The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 652.2 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).
| Driving pattern | Estimated annual fuel cost |
|---|---|
| Light driver, 7,500 miles per year | $1,750 |
| Average driver, 15,000 miles per year | $3,500 |
| Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year | $5,833 |
Year-over-year MPG for the Buick Regal
The EPA has rated the Buick Regal across 30 model years, from 1984 Buick Regal through 2020 Buick Regal. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.
Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run. The peak rating came with the 2018 Buick Regal at 26 MPG.
| Year | Combined MPG | Open year page |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26 MPG | 2020 Buick Regal |
| 2019 | 26 MPG | 2019 Buick Regal |
| 2018 | 26 MPG | 2018 Buick Regal |
| 2017 | 24 MPG | 2017 Buick Regal |
| 2016 | 24 MPG | 2016 Buick Regal |
| 2015 | 24 MPG | 2015 Buick Regal |
| 2014 | 24 MPG | 2014 Buick Regal |
| 2013 | 24 MPG | 2013 Buick Regal |
| 2012 | 24 MPG | 2012 Buick Regal |
| 2011 | 24 MPG | 2011 Buick Regal |
| 2004 | 21 MPG | 2004 Buick Regal |
| 2003 | 20 MPG | 2003 Buick Regal |
| 2002 | 20 MPG | 2002 Buick Regal |
| 2001 | 21 MPG | 2001 Buick Regal |
| 2000 | 21 MPG | 2000 Buick Regal |
| 1999 | 21 MPG | 1999 Buick Regal |
| 1998 | 21 MPG | 1998 Buick Regal |
| 1996 | 21 MPG | 1996 Buick Regal |
| 1995 | 20 MPG | 1995 Buick Regal |
| 1994 | 20 MPG | 1994 Buick Regal |
| 1993 | 20 MPG | 1993 Buick Regal |
| 1992 | 20 MPG | 1992 Buick Regal |
| 1991 | 20 MPG | 1991 Buick Regal |
| 1990 | 20 MPG | 1990 Buick Regal |
| 1989 | 21 MPG | 1989 Buick Regal |
| 1988 | 21 MPG | 1988 Buick Regal |
| 1987 | 19 MPG | 1987 Buick Regal |
| 1986 | 19 MPG | 1986 Buick Regal |
| 1985 | 23 MPG | 1985 Buick Regal |
| 1984 | 23 MPG | this page |
Compare against other Midsize Cars for 1984
If you are cross-shopping the 1984 Buick Regal, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Midsize Cars class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
The Buick Century leads this group at 25 MPG, 2 MPG ahead of the 1984 Buick Regal.
Specifications
The 1984 Buick Regal runs a 4.3-liter 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic 4-spd.
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Midsize Cars
- Engine
- 4.3L 6-cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Annual petroleum use
- 15.5 barrels per year
Common questions about the 1984 Buick Regal
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 1984 Buick Regal.
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Is the 1984 Buick Regal fuel efficient?
Yes. The 1984 Buick Regal returns 23 combined MPG, which beats the average car in the Midsize Cars class for the same model year by about 24%. -
What MPG does the 1984 Buick Regal get?
The EPA rates the 1984 Buick Regal at 23 combined MPG, 20 MPG in city driving, and 29 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 1984 Buick Regal per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,500 for the 1984 Buick Regal. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 1984 Buick Regal use?
The EPA lists the 1984 Buick Regal as running on diesel. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
Has the Buick Regal become more fuel efficient over time?
Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest (1984 Buick Regal, 23 MPG) and most recent (2020 Buick Regal, 26 MPG) versions sit in the same range. -
How much CO₂ does the 1984 Buick Regal emit?
Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 443 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 6,639 kilograms of CO₂. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 1984 Buick Regal?
City driving returns 20 MPG and highway driving returns 29 MPG, a gap of 9 MPG. A spread that wide is typical of cars with conventional automatic or manual transmissions, where stop-start city traffic eats more fuel than a steady highway cruise. -
What engine is in the 1984 Buick Regal?
The 1984 Buick Regal has a 4.3-liter 6-cylinder engine (EPA description: (DIESEL)). -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 1984 Buick Regal have?
The 1984 Buick Regal comes with a automatic 4-spd transmission. -
How much more does the 1984 Buick Regal cost in fuel compared to an average car?
The EPA estimates that over five years, the 1984 Buick Regal will cost about $6,750 more in fuel than an average new vehicle of the same model year. The difference accumulates because the car uses more fuel per mile, not because of any one-off charge at the dealership.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.