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1997 Buick Riviera fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 1997 Buick Riviera. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 20 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 17 city / 26 highway.

At a glance

Combined
19 to 20 MPG depending on version
City and highway
17 and 26 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,350 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Riviera
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 3.8L Front-Wheel Drive 172620 MPG $3,350
Riviera
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 3.8L Front-Wheel Drive 162419 MPG $4,350
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 $3,350 per year in fuel, versus $4,350 for the least efficient.

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