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Buick Roadmaster MPG
EPA fuel economy for 12 Buick Roadmaster trims sold from 1991 to 1996. Best ever: 18 MPG (1996 Roadmaster). Latest model year 1996: 18 MPG combined across 2 trims.
Buick Roadmaster 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, every 1996 Buick Roadmaster trim costs about $3,470 a year to fuel.
| 1996 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadmaster | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | $3,470 | cheapest |
| Roadmaster Wagon | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | $3,470 | 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 Roadmaster MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 18 | 15 | 24 | Roadmaster, 5.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1995 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Roadmaster, 5.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1994 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Roadmaster, 5.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1993 | 17 | 15 | 23 | Roadmaster, 5.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1992 | 18 | 15 | 23 | Roadmaster, 5.7 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 3 |
| 1991 | 17 | 15 | 23 | Roadmaster Wagon, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
Every Buick Roadmaster trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Roadmaster | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1996 | Roadmaster Wagon | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1995 | Roadmaster | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1995 | Roadmaster Wagon | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1994 | Roadmaster | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1994 | Roadmaster Wagon | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1993 | Roadmaster | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1993 | Roadmaster Wagon | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1992 | Roadmaster | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1992 | Roadmaster Wagon | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1992 | Roadmaster Wagon | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1991 | Roadmaster Wagon | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 23 | 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 Large Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 21 | 17 | 27 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 21 | 17 | 27 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 21 | 17 | 27 |
| 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | 21 | 17 | 27 |
| 1996 Saab 9000 | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| 1996 Toyota Avalon | 21 | 18 | 26 |
Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Buick Roadmaster?
The most efficient Buick Roadmaster the EPA has rated is the 1996 Roadmaster at 18 MPG combined (15 city, 24 highway).
What MPG does the 1996 Buick Roadmaster get?
Every 1996 Buick Roadmaster trim is rated 18 MPG combined.
Which Buick Roadmaster has the worst fuel economy?
The 1993 Roadmaster is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Buick Roadmaster for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, every 1996 Buick Roadmaster trim costs about $3,470 a year to fuel.
More from Buick: every Buick model. Fuel types on this model: Premium, Regular. EPA classes: Large Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons.