Hybrid and petrol · 2005–2019
Buick LaCrosse
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Buick LaCrosse. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 8.1 L/100km, about $2,623 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 8.1 L/100km
- 2019 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,623
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 764 km
- 62 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a LaCrosse costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.84 per 100 km | $2,623 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $19.59 per 100 km | $2,174 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.76 per 100 miles | £1,593 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.01 per 100 miles | $2,026 |
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.
3rd generation, 2017–2022
Specs for the 2.5; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- 3rd generation
- Built
- 2017-2022
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,016 mm
- Width
- 1,864 mm
- Height
- 1,459 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,905 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,600 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,457 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 143 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 62 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
2nd generation, 2010–2016
Specs for the 2.4 Ecotec; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- 2nd generation
- Built
- 2010-2016
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,000 mm
- Width
- 1,860 mm
- Height
- 1,480 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,840 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,700 kg
- Boot
- 381 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,384 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 136 kW
- Torque
- 232 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 71 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Buick LaCrosse questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Buick LaCrosse?
The 2019 Buick LaCrosse uses 8.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Buick LaCrosse cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,623 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Buick LaCrosse go on a full tank?
About 764 km from its 62 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Buick LaCrosse's boot?
381 L, for the 2.5.
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