1986 Buick Somerset/Skylark Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1986 Buick Somerset/Skylark (20–24 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 3-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.5 L; 6-cyl, 3.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 20–24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800–$3,350
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$4,750 to −$2,000 more than average
- Configurations
- 3
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20–21 | 29–31 | 23–24 | $2,800–$2,900 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset/Skylark | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | — | — |
| Somerset/Skylark | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Somerset/Skylark | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 24 | $2,800 | −$2,000 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1986 Buick Somerset/Skylark?
According to EPA data, the 1986 Buick Somerset/Skylark is rated at 20–24 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1986 Buick Somerset/Skylark have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1986 Buick Somerset/Skylark use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1986 Buick Somerset/Skylark?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,800 to $3,350.
How much will the 1986 Buick Somerset/Skylark cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1986 Buick Somerset/Skylark 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$4,750 to −$2,000 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).