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2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous at a glance
The 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous covers 6 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2007, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007; 2003 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | First year |
What the 2007 Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$580less a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2007
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Buick Rendezvous MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2006 Buick Rendezvous MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Rendezvous 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Rendezvous 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2005 Buick Rendezvous MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,440, $170 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Rendezvous 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Rendezvous 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Rendezvous 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2004 Buick Rendezvous MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Rendezvous 3.6L 6-cyl | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Rendezvous 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2003 Buick Rendezvous MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Buick Rendezvous MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Rendezvous 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2007 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2002-2007 (2002)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous get?
EPA rates the 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous at 18–20 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Rendezvous 3.4L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous?
The Rendezvous 3.4L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2002, 2003 and 2004. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. In 2003 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Buick Rendezvous per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,440–$3,630 a year. That is a $190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2007 Buick Rendezvous 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.93 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2007 Buick Rendezvous more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2007 Buick Rendezvous compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Rendezvous 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, $580 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 325 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2007 Buick Rendezvous different from the 2006 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2007 against 4 configurations for 2006. See the 2006 Buick Rendezvous for that year.