Buick LaCrosse Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2019 Buick LaCrosse as a Midsize Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2019):
The Buick LaCrosse is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars.
Buick LaCrosse Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Buick LaCrosse Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Buick LaCrosse?
The EPA classifies the Buick LaCrosse as a Midsize Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Buick LaCrosse considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars), the Buick LaCrosse is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.