- Newest year: 2008
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- Minivans
2008 Buick Terraza MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 minivan configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008 Buick Terraza at a glance
The 2008 Buick Terraza has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 19 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Terraza 3.9L 6-cyl FWD at 19 MPG, which costs about $3,440 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Terraza 3.9L 6-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 5 of 10 minivan configurations rated for MY2008 (class median $3,440 a year).
What the 2008 Terraza 3.9L 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 minivan median
Same
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Buick Terraza MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terraza (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Terraza 3.9L 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 MY2008 minivan models.
Generations
- 2005-2007 (2005)
- 2008
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2008 Buick Terraza compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2005-2007 Buick Terraza) is rated 17–19 MPG combined and costs $3,440–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2008 model is rated 19 MPG and costs $3,440 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Buick Terraza get?
EPA rates the 2008 Buick Terraza at 19 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Terraza 3.9L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Buick Terraza per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Terraza 3.9L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,440 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Buick Terraza 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the Terraza 3.9L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Buick Terraza more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Terraza 3.9L 6-cyl FWD is rated 16 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2008 Buick Terraza compare with other minivan configurations?
The Terraza 3.9L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $3,440, and less than 5 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 20 rated minivan configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Buick Terraza different from the 2007 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2008 against 2 configurations for 2007. See the 2007 Buick Terraza for that year.