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1990 Buick Century fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 1990 Buick Century. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 29 highway.

At a glance

Combined
19 to 23 MPG depending on version
City and highway
20 and 29 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,900 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Century
Automatic 3-spd
4-cyl 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive 202923 MPG $2,900
Century
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 3.3L Front-Wheel Drive 182621 MPG $3,200
Century Wagon
Automatic 3-spd
4-cyl 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive 182521 MPG $3,200
Century Wagon
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 3.3L Front-Wheel Drive 182621 MPG $3,200
Century
Automatic 3-spd
6-cyl 3.3L Front-Wheel Drive 182520 MPG $3,350
Century Wagon
Automatic 3-spd
6-cyl 3.3L Front-Wheel Drive 172419 MPG $3,550
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,900 per year in fuel, versus $3,550 for the least efficient.

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