Buick Regal vs Chevrolet Lumina
The Chevrolet Lumina is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Buick Regal. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Buick Regal | Chevrolet Lumina | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 303 | 483 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 23 and 7 | 25 and 11 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 110,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 28 | 18 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 303 complaints for the Buick Regal and 483 for the Chevrolet Lumina. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Buick Regal, 3 for the Chevrolet Lumina.