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2013-2016 Buick Verano MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 24–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2016 Buick Verano at a glance
The 2013-2016 Buick Verano covers 4 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 24–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,680 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2015.
2013-2016 Buick Verano by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,680–$2,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 24–25 MPG | $2,640–$2,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,680–$2,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,680–$2,750 | First year |
What the 2016 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
$340less a year
Class median $3,020 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Buick Verano MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,640 to $2,680, $40 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verano 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 31 | 24 | $2,680 |
| Verano 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $2,740 |
| Verano 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,750 |
2015 Buick Verano MPG
24–25 MPG · $2,640–$2,750/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,680 to $2,640, $40 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verano 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,640 |
| Verano 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 31 | 24 | $2,730 |
| Verano 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,750 |
2014 Buick Verano MPG
24 MPG · $2,680–$2,750/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,680.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verano 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 31 | 24 | $2,680 |
| Verano 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 31 | 24 | $2,730 |
| Verano 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,750 |
2013 Buick Verano MPG
24 MPG · $2,680–$2,750/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verano 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 31 | 24 | $2,680 |
| Verano 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 31 | 24 | $2,730 |
| Verano 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,750 |
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 2013-2016 Buick Verano get?
EPA rates the 2013-2016 Buick Verano at 24–25 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (21 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2016 Buick Verano?
The Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2015. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2013, 2014 and 2016.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2016 Buick Verano?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How does the 2013-2016 Buick Verano compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012 Buick Verano) is rated 24 MPG combined and costs $2,680 a year to fuel; the 2013-2016 model is rated 24–25 MPG and costs $2,640–$2,750 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 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 3 configurations the cost runs $2,680–$2,750 a year. That is a $70 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 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), and between $17.87 and $18.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 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 2016 Buick Verano compare with other small car configurations?
The Verano 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,680 a year to fuel, $340 less than the class median of $3,020, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 378 rated small car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Buick Verano different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,640 to $2,680, $40 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2016 against 3 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Buick Verano for that year.