Buick Park Avenue second generation
The Buick Park Avenue second generation (1997–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: G-body · Sold in: United States, Canada, and European Union
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 5,253 mm |
| Width | – | 1,897 mm |
| Height | – | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,891 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 538 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 3,143 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
828 complaints for model years 1997–2005. 24 crashes · 91 fires · 27 injuries · 1 death
- Engine 204
- Seat belts 74
- Electrical system 62
- Brakes 27
- Transmission and drivetrain 27
- Fuel system 24
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 6 versions of the Buick Park Avenue second generation
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2005CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–21 MPG (11.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 263–291 g/km |
| 2004SC, CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2002–2003SUPERCHR, CLKUP · CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1997–1998(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1997(FFS) (MPFI) (S-CHARGE), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
Canada 1 version
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2005Full-size | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.3–12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260–294 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.