Buick Lacrosse MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Buick Lacrosse model year from 2005 to 2019 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Lacrosse has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2019 (up to 29 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Buick Lacrosse fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2019 23–29 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl $18,997 23 listings
2018 23–29 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl $16,990 23 listings
2017 23–25 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl $16,500 69 listings
2016 20–28 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl $15,000 25 listings
2015 20–28 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl $11,993 138 listings
2014 20–28 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
2013 20–29 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
2012 20–28 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
2011 20–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
2010 19–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2009 19–21 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2008 19–21 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2007 20–21 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
2006 20–21 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl
2005 20–21 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl

2019 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2019 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $18,997 on VehiSales (23 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LaCrosse eAssist 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 35 29 MPG
LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S9) Regular 20 30 24 MPG
LaCrosse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S9) Regular 20 29 23 MPG

2018 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2018 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $16,990 on VehiSales (23 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LaCrosse eAssist 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 25 35 29 MPG
LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S9) Regular 21 30 24 MPG
LaCrosse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S9) Regular 20 29 23 MPG

2017 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2017 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $16,500 on VehiSales (69 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 21 31 25 MPG
LaCrosse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 29 23 MPG

2016 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2016 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $15,000 on VehiSales (25 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LaCrosse eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 24 35 28 MPG
LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 28 21 MPG
LaCrosse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 26 20 MPG

2015 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2015 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $11,993 on VehiSales (138 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LaCrosse eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 24 35 28 MPG
LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 28 21 MPG
LaCrosse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 26 20 MPG

2014 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2014 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LaCrosse eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 24 35 28 MPG
LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 28 21 MPG
LaCrosse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 26 20 MPG

2013 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2013 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 29 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LaCrosse eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 36 29 MPG
LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 27 21 MPG
LaCrosse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2012 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2012 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LaCrosse eAssist 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 24 35 28 MPG
LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 27 21 MPG
LaCrosse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 16 26 20 MPG

2011 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2011 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
LaCrosse 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 29 23 MPG
LaCrosse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 16 26 20 MPG
LaCrosse 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 27 20 MPG

2010 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2010 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lacrosse/Allure 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 30 23 MPG
Lacrosse/Allure 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 27 21 MPG
Lacrosse/Allure 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 26 20 MPG
Lacrosse/Allure AWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 16 25 19 MPG

2009 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2009 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lacrosse/Allure 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 28 21 MPG
Lacrosse/Allure 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 24 19 MPG

2008 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2008 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lacrosse/Allure 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 28 21 MPG
Lacrosse/Allure 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
Lacrosse/Allure 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 16 24 19 MPG

2007 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2007 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lacrosse/Allure 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 27 21 MPG
Lacrosse/Allure 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2006 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2006 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lacrosse/Allure 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 28 21 MPG
Lacrosse/Allure 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2005 Buick Lacrosse: engines & MPG

The 2005 Lacrosse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lacrosse/Allure 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 27 21 MPG
Lacrosse/Allure 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Buick Lacrosse get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Lacrosse range from 21 to 29 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2019 model year.

What engines does the 2019 Buick Lacrosse have?

The 2019 Lacrosse was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl engines — see the 2019 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Buick Lacrosse require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

Is there a hybrid or electric Lacrosse?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Buick Lacrosse EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/buick/lacrosse.

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