How many MPG does a 2012 Buick LaCrosse get?

The 2012 Buick LaCrosse gets 20–21 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 17 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (3 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.

What is the annual fuel cost for a 2012 Buick LaCrosse?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at 21 MPG combined, the 2012 Buick LaCrosse uses about 714 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $2,499 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.

What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2012 Buick LaCrosse?

The 2012 Buick LaCrosse returns 17 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 20–21 MPG combined figure blends the two.

Is 21 MPG good for a midsize cars?

For a midsize cars, 21 MPG combined is on the thirstier side. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

2012 Buick LaCrosse MPG

Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

EPA combined fuel economy

20–21MPG

combined (55% city / 45% hwy)

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Engine

3.6L

Cylinders

Drive

FrontWD

Class

Midsize Cars

Running cost

Estimated annual fuel cost

Per year

$2,499

15,000 mi/yr

Fuel used

714 gal

per year

At gas price

$3.50

per gallon

Based on 21 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.

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2012 Buick LaCrosse

How many MPG does a 2012 Buick LaCrosse get?: The 2012 Buick LaCrosse gets 20–21 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 17 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (3 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
What is the annual fuel cost for a 2012 Buick LaCrosse?: Driving 15,000 miles a year at 21 MPG combined, the 2012 Buick LaCrosse uses about 714 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $2,499 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.
What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2012 Buick LaCrosse?: The 2012 Buick LaCrosse returns 17 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 20–21 MPG combined figure blends the two.
Is 21 MPG good for a midsize cars?: For a midsize cars, 21 MPG combined is on the thirstier side. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

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