Against 476 other 4-cyl cars rated 2015–2017, the Verano trails their 27.4 mpg average by 3.4 mpg, about $199 a year.
Every Buick Verano engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 / 31 | 2012–2017 | $1,580 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 21 / 29 | 2014–2016 | $1,600 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Focus gets 32.5 mpg, the Nissan Versa 34 mpg and the Audi A4 29.7 mpg, next to 24 mpg for the 2017 Verano. The Verano costs the most of them to run: $471 a year more than the Nissan Versa.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2017) | $0.133 |
| Fuel per year | $1,600 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,000 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2015–2017 | +$199 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,583 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Buick Verano gives up 10 mpg in town: 31 on the highway against 21 in the city, $590 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2017) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 31 mpg | $1,239 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (48%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Verano changed over the years
The Verano peaked in 2015 at 25 mpg (21 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2017 at 24 — 1 mpg apart, or $64 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2017 car does 24.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21 / 31 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2016 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2015 | 21 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2014 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2013 | 21 / 31 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2012 | 21 / 31 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Buick Verano — 2 engines across 2012–2017. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,583. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2017 Buick Verano get?
24 mpg combined, 21 city and 31 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2012 the Verano has averaged 24.2 mpg.
Is the 2017 Verano more efficient than the 2016?
About the same: 24 against 24 mpg combined.
Which Verano year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 25 mpg combined (21 city, 31 highway).
Does the Verano get better gas mileage than the Ford Focus?
No: 24 mpg for the 2017 Verano against 32.5 for the 2018 Ford Focus, about $418 a year more to run.
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