Buick Verano MPG by year — every rating on record
The Buick Verano has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2012 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #46 of 76 (40th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 3 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #60 of 84 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 3 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #67 of 96 (31th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 3 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #67 of 102 (35th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 3 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #73 of 108 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #70 of 100 (30th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Buick Verano placed highest in 2012 at #46 of 76, and lowest in 2016 at #73 of 108. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 21 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 364 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 374 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 372 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 21 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 363 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 372 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 373 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 358 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 372 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 373 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI | 21 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 363 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 21 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 363 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 372 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 373 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 21 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → 2015 | 24 → 25 mpg | +1 mpg | 460 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 25 → 24 mpg | -1 mpg | 479 gal |
What Verano fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Buick Verano burns 479 to 479 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $1,677 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $2,600 to $2,600 a year in fuel, or $1,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 24 mpg the Buick Verano is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $129 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Buick nameplates
Every Buick model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.