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1989 Buick Skylark MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Buick Skylark is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 42 compact cars rated for 1989, 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 21 MPG city · 29 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, 1989 #22 of 42 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Buick Skylark's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1989 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Eagle Summit28 MPG $1,661
  6. 22Buick Skylark24 MPG $1,938
  7. 42Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1989 SkylarkOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Skylark MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Skylark		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Skylark		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Skylark		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1989 Buick Skylark vs. rivals

vs Ford Probe 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Tempo 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Topaz 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Grand Am 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Grand Am saves $78/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cutlass Calais saves $78/yr vs Honda Accord 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Cavalier 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cavalier saves $149/yr vs Chevrolet Beretta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Beretta saves $78/yr vs Mitsubishi Galant 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Skylark saves $84/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Buick Skylark?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Buick Skylark use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Buick Skylark?

The 1989 Buick Skylark's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Buick Skylark per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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