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Buick Somerset/Skylark MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Buick Somerset/Skylark, from 1986 to 1987. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1987 model is 4% less efficient than the best 1986 model (23 vs. 24 MPG). The 1987 model is 4% less efficient than the median compact car that year (23 vs. 24 MPG).

Most efficient year198624 MPG combined
Latest (1987)23 MPG$2,022/yr to fuel
First rated (1986)24 MPG$1,938/yr at today's prices
Model years rated26 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Somerset/Skylark, 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 Somerset/Skylark model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1987 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 20
19 / 29 24 — 3 $2,022
1986 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 20
21 / 31 25 — 3 $1,938

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 Somerset/Skylark year has the best fuel economy?

The 1986 Buick Somerset/Skylark, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.

Which Buick Somerset/Skylark year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1987 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Buick Somerset/Skylark?

The 1987 Buick Somerset/Skylark is rated up to 23 MPG combined.

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