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Buick Lacrosse/Allure MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

6 model years · 2005–2010

23 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
30 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2010 Lacrosse/Allure 2.4L 4-cyl FWD
$2,840

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Buick Lacrosse/Allure fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Buick Lacrosse/Allure for 6 model years, 2005 to 2010. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2010, has 4 configurations rated 19–23 MPG combined and costing $2,840–$3,440 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2005 is the 2010 Lacrosse/Allure 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, at 23 MPG.

Buick Lacrosse/Allure MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Buick Lacrosse/Allure: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2010 (2nd gen) Generation page
2010 19–23 $2,840–$3,440
2005-2009 (1st gen) Generation page
2009 19–21 $3,110–$3,440
2008 19–21 $3,110–$4,230
2007 20–21 $3,110–$3,270
2006 20–21 $3,110–$3,270
2005 20–21 $3,110–$3,270

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Buick Lacrosse/Allure generations

2 generations between 2005 and 2010. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2010 powertrain options

Gas · 2.4L, 3.0L, 3.6L
Combined
19–23 MPG
Per year
$2,840–$3,440
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Buick Lacrosse/Allure's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Buick Lacrosse/Allure run 19–23 MPG across model years 2005 to 2010. The latest year, 2010, is rated 19–23 MPG.

Which Buick Lacrosse/Allure model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2010 Buick Lacrosse/Allure Lacrosse/Allure 2.4L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2005, at 23 MPG.

How much does a Buick Lacrosse/Allure cost to fuel per year?

For MY2010, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,840–$3,440 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,840.

Has the Buick Lacrosse/Allure's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2005 to 23 MPG in 2010, 2 MPG more.

How many generations of the Buick Lacrosse/Allure are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Buick Lacrosse/Allure: 2010, 2005-2009. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.