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'05 Buick Terraza
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Buick Terraza MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

4 model years · 2005–2008

19 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
23 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2008 Terraza 3.9L 6-cyl FWD
$3,440

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

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Buick Terraza fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Buick Terraza for 4 model years, 2005 to 2008. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–19 MPG. The latest model year, 2008, has 1 configuration rated 19 MPG combined and costing $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 2008 Terraza 3.9L 6-cyl FWD, at 19 MPG.

Buick Terraza 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 Terraza: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2008 Generation page
2008 19 $3,440
2005-2007 (2005) Generation page
2007 19 $3,440
2006 17–19 $3,440–$3,840
2005 17–18 $3,630–$3,840

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 Terraza generations

2 generations between 2005 and 2008. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2008 powertrain options

Gas · 3.9L
Combined
19 MPG
Per year
$3,440
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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 Terraza's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Buick Terraza run 17–19 MPG across model years 2005 to 2008. The latest year, 2008, is rated 19 MPG.

Which Buick Terraza model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2008 Buick Terraza Terraza 3.9L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2005, at 19 MPG.

How much does a Buick Terraza cost to fuel per year?

For MY2008, EPA-rated configurations cost $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 $3,440.

Has the Buick Terraza's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2005 to 19 MPG in 2008, 1 MPG more.

How many generations of the Buick Terraza are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Buick Terraza: 2008, 2005-2007. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.