Buick Riviera sixth generation
The Buick Riviera sixth generation (1979–1985): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the United States.
Model codes: E-body · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 5,232 mm |
| Width | – | 1,849 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,896 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 368–453 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,492–2,832 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)
4 complaints for model years 1982–1985. 1 crash · 2 fires
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 9 versions of the Buick Riviera sixth generation
United States 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985(FFS,TRBO) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(GM-OLDS) (FFS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(GM-OLDS) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(350 V8) | 5.7 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 301 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 4.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 4.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1984(GM-OLDS) · (GM-OLDS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(350 V8) (DIESEL) | 5.7 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | – | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 301 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.