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2004 Buick Rainier fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2004 Buick Rainier. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 16 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 14 city / 19 highway.

At a glance

Combined
15 to 16 MPG depending on version
City and highway
14 and 19 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$4,200 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Rainier 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.2L Rear-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $4,200
Rainier 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 141816 MPG $4,200
Rainier AWD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.2L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $4,200
Rainier AWD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.3L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 131715 MPG $4,450
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 $4,200 per year in fuel, versus $4,450 for the least efficient.

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