What is the Buick Century?
The Century was a Buick model offered in North America in several eras. The fifth and sixth generations were front-wheel-drive cars: the fifth came in coupe, sedan and wagon forms, while the sixth was a four-door sedan. It served as a practical, mid-size choice in Buick’s range.
The fifth-generation Century adopted a more compact front-wheel-drive layout, and the sixth generation continued on the W-body platform with a sedan body. The Century’s North American run ended in 2005, when Buick replaced it with the LaCrosse.
Century generations
The fifth generation ran from 1982 to 1996, followed by the sixth from 1997 to 2005. The fifth-generation range included coupe, sedan and wagon body styles; the sixth was a four-door sedan. The change brought a new platform and a more contemporary shape, while the Century remained a mid-size car.
Engines and fuel consumption
US EPA listings cover petrol and diesel Century versions with engines from 2.2 L to 4.3 L. The best combined EPA rating is 27 MPG; the lowest listed consumption is 8.7 L/100 km. Canadian NRCan listings cover petrol engines from 2.2 L to 3.8 L, with a lowest listed figure of 9.9 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test.
US EPA ratings and Canada’s 5-cycle results use different test procedures, so consumption figures should be read in their market context.
Where was the Century sold?
The fifth and sixth generations were sold in the United States and Canada. US EPA listings span 1984–2005, while Canadian NRCan listings cover 1995–2005.
Questions and answers
When was the fifth-generation Century sold?
It ran from 1982 to 1996.
What engines are listed for the Century in the United States?
US EPA listings span 2.2 L to 4.3 L and include petrol and diesel versions.
What is the Century’s best combined US fuel rating?
The best combined EPA rating is 27 MPG; the lowest listed consumption is 8.7 L/100 km.
Was the Century listed in Canada?
Yes. Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995–2005 and list petrol engines from 2.2 L to 3.8 L.
