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Shown: 2011 Buick Regal CXL 1SB. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2016
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2011-2016 Buick Regal MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 21–29 MPG combined

24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
30 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,740

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.

Previous generation: 2000-2004 Next generation: 2017

2011-2016 Buick Regal at a glance

The 2011-2016 Buick Regal covers 6 model years in the EPA database (33 configurations in all), rated 21–29 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 Regal by model year

2011-2016 Buick Regal: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2016 Gas, Hybrid 22–28 MPG $2,310–$2,990 Ratings changed
2015 Gas, Hybrid 22–28 MPG $2,310–$2,990 Ratings changed
2014 Gas, Hybrid 22–28 MPG $2,310–$2,990 Ratings changed
2013 Gas, Hybrid 22–29 MPG $2,280–$3,020 Ratings changed
2012 Gas, Hybrid 22–28 MPG $2,320–$3,030 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 21–24 MPG $2,760–$3,040 First year

What the 2016 Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$228

$2,740 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.57

Per 100 miles

$18.27

Five years

$13,700

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the midsize car median

$140less 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 Regal MPG

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,310.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
22–24 MPG
Per year
$2,740–$2,990
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.4L
Combined
28 MPG
Per year
$2,310
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2016 Buick Regal gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 30 24 $2,740
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 29 24 $2,750
Regal 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 30 23 $2,810
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 19 27 22 $2,990

Hybrid configurations (1)

2016 Buick Regal hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
eAssist (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 24 35 28 $2,310

2015 Buick Regal MPG

22–28 MPG · $2,310–$2,990/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,310.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
22–24 MPG
Per year
$2,730–$2,990
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.4L
Combined
28 MPG
Per year
$2,310
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2015 Buick Regal gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 31 24 $2,730
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 29 24 $2,750
Regal 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 30 23 $2,810
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 19 27 22 $2,990

Hybrid configurations (1)

2015 Buick Regal hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
eAssist (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 24 35 28 $2,310

2014 Buick Regal MPG

22–28 MPG · $2,310–$2,990/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 · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
22–24 MPG
Per year
$2,730–$2,990
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.4L
Combined
28 MPG
Per year
$2,310
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2014 Buick Regal gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 31 24 $2,730
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 29 24 $2,750
Regal 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 30 23 $2,810
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 19 27 22 $2,990

Hybrid configurations (1)

2014 Buick Regal hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
eAssist (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 24 35 28 $2,310

2013 Buick Regal MPG

22–29 MPG · $2,280–$3,020/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 · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
22–24 MPG
Per year
$2,760–$3,020
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.4L
Combined
29 MPG
Per year
$2,280
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2013 Buick Regal gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 31 24 $2,760
Regal 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 30 23 $2,810
Regal 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 30 23 $2,810
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 19 27 22 $2,970
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 18 28 22 $3,000
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 19 26 22 $3,020

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (1)

2013 Buick Regal hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
eAssist (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 25 36 29 $2,280

2012 Buick Regal MPG

22–28 MPG · $2,320–$3,030/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 28 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,760 to $2,320, $440 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
22–24 MPG
Per year
$2,760–$3,030
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.4L
Combined
28 MPG
Per year
$2,320
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (7)

2012 Buick Regal gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 31 24 $2,760
Regal 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 30 23 $2,810
Regal 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 30 23 $2,810
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 18 29 22 $2,970
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 18 28 22 $2,980
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 19 26 22 $3,020
Show 0 more configurations
2012 Buick Regal gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd2.0L 4-cyl turboFWD192622$3,030

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (1)

2012 Buick Regal hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
eAssist (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 24 35 28 $2,320

2011 Buick Regal MPG

21–24 MPG · $2,760–$3,040/yr
Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
21–24 MPG
Per year
$2,760–$3,040

Gas configurations (3)

2011 Buick Regal gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 31 24 $2,760
Regal 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 30 23 $2,850
Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 18 28 21 $3,040

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,720 in California and $2,390 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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24 MPG · $2,690/yr
2012 Audi A7

2016 Audi A7

24 MPG · $3,420/yr
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE (XX40)

2016 Toyota Avalon

24 MPG · $2,700/yr
2019 Dodge Challenger RT (LC)

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23 MPG · $2,870/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Buick Regal years All Buick models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2011-2016 Buick Regal get?

EPA rates the 2011-2016 Buick Regal at 21–29 MPG combined across 33 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: 21–24 MPG; Hybrid: 28–29 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2016 Buick Regal?

The eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2013. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2011.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2016 Buick Regal?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

How does the 2011-2016 Buick Regal compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000-2004 Buick Regal) is rated 19–21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$4,230 a year to fuel; the 2011-2016 model is rated 21–29 MPG and costs $2,280–$3,040 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Buick Regal per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,740 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,310–$2,990 a year. That is a $680 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Buick Regal 100 miles?

About $18.27 per 100 miles for the Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.40 and $19.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2016 Buick Regal compare with other midsize car configurations?

The Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,740 a year to fuel, $140 less 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 Regal hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

Yes. The best hybrid (eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 28 MPG against 24 MPG for the best gas version (Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD), 4 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $2,310 versus $2,740 a year, a saving of $430.

Is the 2016 Buick Regal different from the 2015 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,310. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2016 against 5 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Buick Regal for that year.