1984 · Compact Car · Gas

1984 Buick Riviera MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Buick Riviera is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1984, it ranks 40th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1984 #40 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1984 Buick Riviera's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1984 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort Diesel39 MPG $1,423
  2. 2Mercury Lynx Diesel39 MPG $1,423
  3. 3Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Mercury Lynx32 MPG $1,453
  5. 5Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  6. 40Buick Riviera16 MPG $2,906
  7. 45Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1984 RivieraOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Riviera MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
— · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Riviera Convertible		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
— · 3.8L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Riviera Convertible		 Gas 13 MPG 20 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
— · 4.1L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Riviera Convertible		 Gas 13 MPG 20 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
— · 4.1L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Riviera Convertible		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
—
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1984 Buick Riviera vs. rivals

vs Bill Dovell Motor Car Company Dovell 230CE 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dovell 230CE saves $323/yr vs Peugeot 505 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 505 saves $459/yr vs Kenyon Corporation Of America Kenyon 5.0 Coupe 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Riviera saves $415/yr vs Volkswagen Quantum 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Quantum saves $459/yr vs Ford Thunderbird 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Thunderbird saves $459/yr vs Mercury Cougar 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Cougar saves $459/yr vs Kenyon Corporation Of America Kenyon 5.0 Sp Sedan 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Riviera saves $415/yr vs Buick Riviera Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr Riviera Diesel saves $263/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1984 Buick Riviera Diesel (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Buick Riviera?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1984 Buick Riviera use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Buick Riviera?

The 1984 Buick Riviera's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1984 Buick Riviera per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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