Buick Skyhawk MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 27 MPG combined in 1986 and 1988. Its weakest year peaked at 26 MPG (1984–1985, 1987 and 1989).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class

576.9 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1989 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Buick Skyhawk has EPA ratings for six model years, 1984–1989, every one of them among compact cars. Its best version ranked fifth (tied) of 50 compact cars in 1988, behind the class leader, the Ford Escort.

In 1989 the most efficient version of the Skyhawk still placed fifth from the bottom of 15 small station wagons, where the Mitsubishi Space Wagon rated lowest.

Among 45 compact cars, 1989

The Skyhawk placed tenth (tied). The class leader was the Volkswagen Golf/GTI at 34 MPG. The next higher rating, 27 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

All 6 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
1989	Skyhawk	26	23 / 33	25	4
1988	Skyhawk	27	23 / 34	24	8
1987	Skyhawk	26	23 / 33	21	10
1986	Skyhawk	27	23 / 34	20	10
1985	Skyhawk	26	23 / 32	19	16
1984	Skyhawk	26	23 / 33	20	20

Version names in the EPA list: Skyhawk, Skyhawk Wagon.

Same class, 1989

Volkswagen Golf/GTI34 MPG Pontiac Sunbird27 MPG Chevrolet Cavalier26 MPG Mercedes-Benz 56013 MPG