Petrol · 2006–2011

Buick Lucerne

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Buick Lucerne. By the official figures, the 2010 uses 11.8 L/100km: 24 mpg UK, 20 mpg US.

Buick Lucerne in silver
Fuel use
11.8 L/100km
2010 official
UK mpg
24 mpg
US mpg
20 mpg
On a full tank
595 km
70 L tank

What a Lucerne costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$34.57 per 100 km$3,803
Australia$2.41/L petrol$28.39 per 100 km$3,151
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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2011Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2010Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2009Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2008Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2007Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2006Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 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: 24 mpg in UK gallons and 20 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Buick Lucerne cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,803 in New Zealand, $3,151 in Australia, £2,310 in United Kingdom, $2,938 in United States.

How far does a Buick Lucerne go on a full tank?

About 595 km (370 miles) 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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