1985 Buick Century
The 1985 Buick Century is listed in 8 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.5 L 4-cyl, 3.0 L 6-cyl, 3.8 L 6-cyl and 4.3 L 6-cyl diesel powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 27 MPG (best: 8.7 L/100 km).
Model year1985
Versions8
ClassMidsize Cars
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 | 370 | Midsize Cars |
| Century | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize Cars |
| Century | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 23 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize Cars |
| Century | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 15 / 23 / 18 | 13.1 | 494 | Midsize Cars |
| Century | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 23 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize Cars |
| Century | 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 23 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize Cars |
| Century | 4.3 L 6-cyl diesel | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 23 / 32 / 27 | 8.7 | 377 | Midsize Cars |
| Century | 4.3 L 6-cyl diesel | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 23 / 32 / 26 | 9.0 | 392 | Midsize Cars |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1985 Buick Century.