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2012 Buick Verano MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012 Buick Verano at a glance
The 2012 Buick Verano has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 24 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at 24 MPG, which costs about $2,680 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2012 (class median $3,240 a year).
What the 2012 Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$223
$2,680 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.47
Per 100 miles
$17.87
Five years
$13,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$560less a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Buick Verano MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verano (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 31 | 24 | $2,680 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,650 in California and $2,340 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $3,650
- Washington $3,380
- New York $2,680
- Florida $2,530
- Texas $2,340
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012 Buick Verano get?
EPA rates the 2012 Buick Verano at 24 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Buick Verano per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,680 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,680 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Buick Verano 100 miles?
About $17.87 per 100 miles for the Verano 2.4L 4-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 2012 Buick Verano more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2012 Buick Verano compare with other small car configurations?
The Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,680 a year to fuel, $560 less than the class median of $3,240, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 375 rated small car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.