Petrol · 2006–2011
Buick Lucerne
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Buick Lucerne. By the official figures, the 2010 uses 11.8 L/100km, about $3,151 a year in Australia.
- Fuel use
- 11.8 L/100km
- 2010 official
- A year's petrol
- $3,151
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 595 km
- 70 L tank
- Seats
- 6
What a Lucerne costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $28.39 per 100 km | $3,151 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $34.57 per 100 km | $3,803 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £33.01 per 100 miles | £2,310 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $21.76 per 100 miles | $2,938 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
1st generation, 2006–2011
Specs for the Lucerne CXL 3.8 V6. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- 1st generation
- Built
- 2006-2011
- Seats
- 6
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,161 mm
- Width
- 1,875 mm
- Height
- 1,473 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,936 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,764 kg
- Boot
- 479 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.8 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,880 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 169 kW
- Torque
- 321 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Buick Lucerne questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Buick Lucerne?
The 2010 Buick Lucerne uses 11.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Buick Lucerne cost to run a year in Australia?
About $3,151 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a Buick Lucerne go on a full tank?
About 595 km from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Buick Lucerne's boot?
479 L, for the Lucerne CXL 3.8 V6.
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