2008 Buick Lacrosse/Allure MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
It depends on the trim. Some versions take premium and some take regular — check your exact engine/transmission below.
Is the 2008 Buick Lacrosse/Allure good on gas?
At up to 21 MPG combined, the 2008 Buick Lacrosse/Allure is worse than average for a Midsize Cars — that class averages about 23.0 MPG across 5,710 EPA-tested versions, so it's on the thirsty side for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
At today's AAA national average price — $3.80/gal for regular gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $2,714/year (roughly $226/month, about $18.10 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 714 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →
2008 Buick Lacrosse/Allure trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, FWD | REGULAR | 21 | $2,714 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, FWD | REGULAR | 20 | $2,850 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, FWD | PREMIUM | 19 | $3,695 |
2008 Buick Lacrosse/Allure specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 3.8L 6-cyl · 3.6L 6-cyl · 5.3L 8-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive type | FWD |
| EPA body class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel | Varies by trim |
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3 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.