Petrol · 2006–2011
Buick Lucerne
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Buick Lucerne. By the official figures, the 2011 uses 13.1 L/100km: 22 mpg UK, 18 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 13.1 L/100km
- 2011 official
- UK mpg
- 22 mpg
- US mpg
- 18 mpg
- On a full tank
- 536 km
- 70 L tank
What a Lucerne 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 | $31.50 per 100 km | $3,496 |
| 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.
1st generation, 2006–2011
Specs for the Lucerne CXL 3.8 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- 1st generation
- Built
- 2006-2011
- Seats
- 6
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,161 mm
- Width
- 1,875 mm
- Height
- 1,473 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,936 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,764 kg
- Boot
- 479 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.8 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,880 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 169 kW
- Torque
- 321 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Buick Lucerne questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Buick Lucerne?
The 2011 Buick Lucerne 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 Lucerne cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,227 in New Zealand, $3,496 in Australia, £2,568 in United Kingdom, $3,266 in United States.
How far does a Buick Lucerne go on a full tank?
About 536 km (333 miles) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Buick Lucerne's boot?
479 L, for the Lucerne CXL 3.8 V6.
Cars like the Lucerne
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your Lucerne cost?
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