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2012 Buick Regal MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Buick Regal is a midsize car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (20 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 50 midsize cars rated for 2012, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 20 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #22 of 50 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 Buick Regal's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	31	13.2	7.6
Combined	24	10.2	9.8

How it ranks among 2012 Midsize Cars

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1Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $888
2Nissan Leaf99 MPGe $918
3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
4Toyota Camry Hybrid40 MPG $1,162
5Ford Fusion Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
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22Buick Regal24 MPG $1,938
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50Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2012 RegalOther midsize carsClass median: $1,980/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Regal MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Regal	Flex-fuel	20 MPG	31 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Regal	Flex-fuel	19 MPG	30 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Regal	Gas	19 MPG	30 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Regal	Flex-fuel	18 MPG	29 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Regal	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Regal	Flex-fuel	18 MPG	28 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Regal	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 98 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 370 g/mi

2012 Buick Regal vs. rivals

vs Dodge Avenger 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Galant 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Fusion 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Fusion saves $149/yr vs Mazda 6 25 MPG · $1,860/yr 6 saves $78/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Malibu saves $149/yr vs Volkswagen Passat 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Passat saves $149/yr vs Dodge Challenger 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Regal saves $277/yr vs Nissan Maxima 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Regal saves $756/yr vs Buick Regal Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Regal Hybrid saves $277/yr vs Mazda Speed 3 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Regal saves $884/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 Buick Regal Hybrid (28 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Buick Regal?

Up to 24 MPG combined (20 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Buick Regal use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Buick Regal?