- Newest year: 2017
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2017 Buick Regal MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 22–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017 Buick Regal at a glance
The 2017 Buick Regal has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 22–24 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at 24 MPG, which costs about $3,380 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,830 to $3,640, a $810 difference. The Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs less to fuel than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2017 (class median $2,910 a year).
What the 2017 Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$282
$3,380 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.63
Per 100 miles
$22.53
Five years
$16,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$470more a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Buick Regal MPG
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,380 |
| Regal 2.4L 4-cyl | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,640 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,040 in California and $2,930 in Texas, a $1,110 difference.
- California $4,040
- Washington $3,800
- New York $3,340
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,930
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 midsize car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2017 Buick Regal compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011-2016 Buick Regal) is rated 21–29 MPG combined and costs $2,280–$3,040 a year to fuel; the 2017 model is rated 22–24 MPG and costs $2,830–$3,640 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Buick Regal get?
EPA rates the 2017 Buick Regal at 22–24 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Buick Regal per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,380 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,830–$3,640 a year. That is a $810 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Buick Regal 100 miles?
About $22.53 per 100 miles for the Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.87 and $24.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Buick Regal more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 21 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2017 Buick Regal compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Regal 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,380 a year to fuel, $470 more than the class median of $2,910, and less than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 180 rated midsize car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Buick Regal different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 24 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,310 to $3,380, $1,070 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2017 against 5 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Buick Regal for that year.