2016 Buick Verano MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Buick Verano.

The 2016 Buick Verano has 3 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L.

The 2016 Buick Verano Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2016 Buick Verano Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2016 Buick Verano Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Buick Verano Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Buick Verano is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L242129
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242030
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L242131

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Buick Verano?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Buick Verano is $2,600.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Buick Verano to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,600spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Buick Verano Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Buick Verano will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Buick Verano Emit?

The 2016 Buick Verano will emit an average of about 5,545,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 189 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Buick Verano.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2016 Buick Verano model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Buick Verano Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,610,000
Trees Needed to Offset267
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Buick Verano Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,580,000
Trees Needed to Offset266
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Buick Verano Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,445,000
Trees Needed to Offset259
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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