Buick Skyhawk: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Buick Skyhawk across 6 model years, from the 1984 Buick Skyhawk through the 1989 Buick Skyhawk. The most recent 1989 Buick Skyhawk returns 26 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1988 Buick Skyhawk at 27 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Buick Skyhawk 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 Skyhawk. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1989 Buick Skyhawk | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1988 | 1988 Buick Skyhawk | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1987 | 1987 Buick Skyhawk | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1986 | 1986 Buick Skyhawk | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1985 | 1985 Buick Skyhawk | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1984 | 1984 Buick Skyhawk | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
How the Buick Skyhawk compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Buick Skyhawk against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 1989 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.