2018 Buick Regal
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Buick Regal is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 22 to 26 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 to $3,300 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Large Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 22-26 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 26 / 22 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,950-$3,300 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 344-403 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-5 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Regal costs about $2,950 to $3,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,150. Over five years that is about $15,750 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Regal configuration spends about $3,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of large cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The Regal sits roughly 5 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| Regal AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| Regal TourX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| Regal AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Regal records tailpipe CO₂ of 344-403 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as large cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.