Buick Rendezvous FWD
19 MPG The 2007 Buick Rendezvous FWD is EPA-rated at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 789 gallons, $2526 a year in fuel, or $0.168 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2002–2007 run it averages 19.5 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.132 | $1316 | $1974 | $2632 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.158 | $1579 | $2368 | $3158 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.168 | $1684 | $2526 | $3368 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.184 | $1842 | $2763 | $3684 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.211 | $2105 | $3158 | $4211 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.237 | $2368 | $3553 | $4737 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.263 | $2632 | $3947 | $5263 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2006 | 19 MPG | 16.5 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 2005 | 19 MPG | 16.5 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 2004 | 20 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 2003 | 20 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 2002 | 20 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Buick Rendezvous FWD ranks 36 on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Lincoln MKX FWD (20), Saturn Vue FWD (20), Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2WD (21), Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 2WD (21), Chrysler PT Cruiser (21).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 468 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Buick Rendezvous FWD get?
The 2007 Buick Rendezvous FWD is rated at 19 MPG combined by the EPA — 17 city and 23 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 19.5 MPG, ranging from 19 to 20 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Buick Rendezvous FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 19 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 789 gallons — roughly $2526 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.168 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2007 model is $3300.
Has the Buick Rendezvous FWD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 20 MPG in 2002 to 19 in 2007. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Buick Rendezvous FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 36 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG. That is 1.8 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.