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Buick Century Wagon MPG
EPA fuel economy for 41 Buick Century Wagon trims sold from 1985 to 1996. Best ever: 26 MPG (1985 Century Wagon). Latest model year 1996: 21 MPG combined across 1 trim.
Buick Century Wagon fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the 1996 Buick Century Wagon costs about $2,970 a year to fuel (Century Wagon, 3.1 L, 6 cyl, 21 MPG).
| 1996 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Wagon | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | $2,970 | cheapest |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Buick Century Wagon MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 21 | 18 | 26 | Century Wagon, 3.1 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1995 | 20 | 17 | 26 | Century Wagon, 3.1 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1994 | 22 | 19 | 26 | Century Wagon, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 2 |
| 1993 | 21 | 18 | 26 | Century Wagon, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 3 |
| 1992 | 21 | 18 | 26 | Century Wagon, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 3 |
| 1991 | 21 | 18 | 26 | Century Wagon, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 3 |
| 1990 | 21 | 18 | 25 | Century Wagon, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 3 |
| 1989 | 24 | 21 | 28 | Century Wagon, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 4 |
| 1988 | 22 | 19 | 26 | Century Wagon, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 3 |
| 1987 | 21 | 18 | 26 | Century Wagon, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 4 |
| 1986 | 21 | 19 | 26 | Century Wagon, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 4 |
| 1985 | 26 | 23 | 31 | Century Wagon, 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Diesel, Auto 3-spd | 9 |
Every Buick Century Wagon trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Century Wagon | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1995 | Century Wagon | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1995 | Century Wagon | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1994 | Century Wagon | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1994 | Century Wagon | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1993 | Century Wagon | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1993 | Century Wagon | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1993 | Century Wagon | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1992 | Century Wagon | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1992 | Century Wagon | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1992 | Century Wagon | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1991 | Century Wagon | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1991 | Century Wagon | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1991 | Century Wagon | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1990 | Century Wagon | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1990 | Century Wagon | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1990 | Century Wagon | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1989 | Century Wagon | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1989 | Century Wagon | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1989 | Century Wagon | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1989 | Century Wagon | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1988 | Century Wagon | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1988 | Century Wagon | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1988 | Century Wagon | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1987 | Century Wagon | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1987 | Century Wagon | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1987 | Century Wagon | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1987 | Century Wagon | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1986 | Century Wagon | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1986 | Century Wagon | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1986 | Century Wagon | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1986 | Century Wagon | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1985 | Century Wagon | 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Diesel | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Diesel | 23 | 31 | 26 | 392 | $3,450 |
| 1985 | Century Wagon | 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Diesel | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Diesel | 23 | 32 | 26 | 392 | $3,450 |
| 1985 | Century Wagon | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1985 | Century Wagon | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1985 | Century Wagon | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1985 | Century Wagon | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1985 | Century Wagon | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1985 | Century Wagon | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1985 | Century Wagon | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1996 Midsize-Large Station Wagons
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 35 | 31 | 41 |
| 1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon | 24 | 21 | 29 |
| 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| 1996 Toyota Camry Wagon | 21 | 18 | 25 |
| 1996 Volvo 850 Wagon | 21 | 18 | 26 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Buick Century Wagon?
The most efficient Buick Century Wagon the EPA has rated is the 1985 Century Wagon at 26 MPG combined (23 city, 31 highway).
What MPG does the 1996 Buick Century Wagon get?
Every 1996 Buick Century Wagon trim is rated 21 MPG combined.
Which Buick Century Wagon has the worst fuel economy?
The 1985 Century Wagon is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Buick Century Wagon for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the 1996 Buick Century Wagon costs about $2,970 a year to fuel (Century Wagon, 3.1 L, 6 cyl, 21 MPG).
More from Buick: every Buick model. Fuel types on this model: Diesel, Regular. EPA classes: Midsize-Large Station Wagons.