Petrol · 1986–1987
Buick Somerset
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Buick Somerset. By the official figures, the 1987 uses 10.2 L/100km: 28 mpg UK, 23 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 10.2 L/100km
- 1987 official
- UK mpg
- 28 mpg
- US mpg
- 23 mpg
What a Somerset 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 | $30.08 per 100 km | $3,308 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $24.71 per 100 km | $2,742 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £28.71 per 100 miles | £2,010 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $18.93 per 100 miles | $2,556 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
Buick Somerset questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Buick Somerset?
The 1987 Buick Somerset uses 10.2 L/100km by its official figures: 28 mpg in UK gallons and 23 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Buick Somerset cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,308 in New Zealand, $2,742 in Australia, £2,010 in United Kingdom, $2,556 in United States.
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