Petrol · 1954–1996
Buick Roadmaster
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Buick Roadmaster. By the official figures, the 1996 uses 13.1 L/100km: 22 mpg UK, 18 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 13.1 L/100km
- 1996 official
- UK mpg
- 22 mpg
- US mpg
- 18 mpg
- Seats
- 8
What a Roadmaster costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $38.43 per 100 km | $4,227 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $31.55 per 100 km | $3,502 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £36.68 per 100 miles | £2,568 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $24.19 per 100 miles | $3,266 |
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.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
Buick Roadmaster questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Buick Roadmaster?
The 1996 Buick Roadmaster uses 13.1 L/100km by its official figures: 22 mpg in UK gallons and 18 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Buick Roadmaster cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,227 in New Zealand, $3,502 in Australia, £2,568 in United Kingdom, $3,266 in United States.
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