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2011-2016 Buick LaCrosse MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2016 Buick LaCrosse at a glance
The 2011-2016 Buick LaCrosse covers 6 model years in the EPA database (23 configurations in all), rated 20–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,310 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (28 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2013.
2011-2016 Buick LaCrosse by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas, Hybrid | 20–28 MPG | $2,310–$3,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas, Hybrid | 20–28 MPG | $2,310–$3,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas, Hybrid | 20–28 MPG | $2,310–$3,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas, Hybrid | 20–29 MPG | $2,280–$3,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas, Hybrid | 20–28 MPG | $2,320–$3,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $2,890–$3,330 | First year |
What the 2016 LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$253
$3,040 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.07
Per 100 miles
$20.27
Five years
$15,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$160more a year
Class median $2,880 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Buick LaCrosse MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,310.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,040 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,110 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,250 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eAssist (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,310 |
2015 Buick LaCrosse MPG
20–28 MPG · $2,310–$3,260/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,310.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,080 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,110 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,260 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eAssist (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,310 |
2014 Buick LaCrosse MPG
20–28 MPG · $2,310–$3,220/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 28 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,280 to $2,310, $30 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,070 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,110 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,220 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eAssist (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,310 |
2013 Buick LaCrosse MPG
20–29 MPG · $2,280–$3,330/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 29 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,320 to $2,280, $40 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,160 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,180 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,330 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eAssist (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,280 |
2012 Buick LaCrosse MPG
20–28 MPG · $2,320–$3,330/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 28 MPG, up 5. Its annual cost goes from $2,890 to $2,320, $570 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,160 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,170 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 26 | 20 | $3,330 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eAssist (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,320 |
2011 Buick LaCrosse MPG
20–23 MPG · $2,890–$3,330/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,890 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 27 | 20 | $3,240 |
| LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 26 | 20 | $3,330 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD: $4,140 in California and $2,650 in Texas, a $1,490 difference.
- California $4,140
- Washington $3,830
- New York $3,040
- Florida $2,870
- Texas $2,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2011-2016 (2nd gen)
- 2017-2019 (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2016 Buick LaCrosse get?
EPA rates the 2011-2016 Buick LaCrosse at 20–29 MPG combined across 23 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 29 MPG (25 city, 36 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 20–23 MPG; Hybrid: 28–29 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2016 Buick LaCrosse?
The eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2013. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2016 Buick LaCrosse?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Buick LaCrosse per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,040 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,310–$3,250 a year. That is a $940 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Buick LaCrosse 100 miles?
About $20.27 per 100 miles for the LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.40 and $21.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Buick LaCrosse more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2016 Buick LaCrosse compare with other midsize car configurations?
The LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,040 a year to fuel, $160 more than the class median of $2,880, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 195 rated midsize car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Buick LaCrosse hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 28 MPG against 21 MPG for the best gas version (LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD), 7 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $2,310 versus $3,040 a year, a saving of $730.
Is the 2016 Buick LaCrosse different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,310. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2016 against 4 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Buick LaCrosse for that year.