Buick LaCrosse Vehicle Class & Size

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.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Buick LaCrosse Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2019Config 1 of 3Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2019Config 2 of 3Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2019Config 3 of 3Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2018Config 1 of 3Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2018Config 2 of 3Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline24
2018Config 3 of 3Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2017Config 1 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline25
2017Config 2 of 2Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline23
2016Config 1 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2016Config 2 of 4Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline20
2016Config 3 of 4Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2016Config 4 of 4Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2015Config 1 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2015Config 2 of 4Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2015Config 3 of 4Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline21
2015Config 4 of 4Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LMidsize CarsAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline20

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 data analysis

How to read this Buick LaCrosse data

This page lists every 2015 through 2019 Buick LaCrosse record we hold for this measurement — 16 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Buick LaCrosse figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Buick LaCrosse record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About LaCrosse Vehicle Class

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.

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