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Buick Century Diesel MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Buick Century Diesel, from 1984 to 1985. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1985, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1985 model is 8% more efficient than the best 1984 model (27 vs. 25 MPG). The 1985 model is 35% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (27 vs. 20 MPG).

Most efficient year198527 MPG combined
Latest (1985)27 MPG$2,056/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)25 MPG$2,220/yr at today's prices
Model years rated25 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Century Diesel, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Century Diesel model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1985 Diesel 27 MPG
lowest 26
23 / 32 20 — 2 $2,056
1984 Diesel 25 MPG
lowest 24
21 / 31 21 — 3 $2,220

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Buick Century Diesel year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Buick Century Diesel, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $2,056 a year.

Which Buick Century Diesel year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1984 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $2,220 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Buick Century Diesel?

The 1985 Buick Century Diesel is rated up to 27 MPG combined.

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