Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2014 BuickRegal

Midsize Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo

24MPGcombined

21city

29highway

A year of fuel$2,800

CO₂ from the tailpipe373 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 730 buick cars

Combined MPG 24 MPGbest 31 · avg 21

Annual fuel cost $2,800best $2,150 · avg $3,318

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2014 Buick Regal is a gasoline car in the EPA’s midsize-car class, with front-wheel drive. It uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an automatic S6 transmission. EPA fuel economy is 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway, for 24 mpg combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,800, and tailpipe emissions are 373 grams of CO2 per mile. These figures give shoppers a basis for comparing the Regal’s fuel use and emissions with other cars. The entry describes the 2014 model and its stated engine, transmission and drivetrain, rather than a different Regal configuration.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers considering a gasoline-powered midsize car with front-wheel drive and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The 24 mpg combined rating and listed annual fuel cost help shoppers consider fuel-related running costs.

What is good

24 mpg combined
29 mpg highway
Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
Front-wheel drive

What to know first

21 mpg city
Annual fuel cost listed at $2,800
373 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile

Verdict

The 2014 Buick Regal pairs a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 24 mpg combined rating and $2,800 annual fuel cost are useful points for running-cost comparisons.