Petrol · 1984–1989
Buick Skyhawk
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Buick Skyhawk. By the official figures, the 1989 uses 9.4 L/100km: 30 mpg UK, 25 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.4 L/100km
- 1989 official
- UK mpg
- 30 mpg
- US mpg
- 25 mpg
What a Skyhawk 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 | $27.67 per 100 km | $3,043 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $22.72 per 100 km | $2,521 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £26.41 per 100 miles | £1,849 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $17.42 per 100 miles | $2,351 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
Buick Skyhawk questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Buick Skyhawk?
The 1989 Buick Skyhawk uses 9.4 L/100km by its official figures: 30 mpg in UK gallons and 25 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Buick Skyhawk cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,043 in New Zealand, $2,521 in Australia, £1,849 in United Kingdom, $2,351 in United States.
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What will a drive in your Skyhawk cost?
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