[car fanatics]

Fuel Economy
Photo credit: Buick

The EPA has released fuel economy figures for the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo. The 2.0 L, 4 cyl, manual 6-spd is rated at 20 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.

About the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo
More than 90 percent of the Verano Turbo’s peak torque – more than 234 lb.-ft. – is available between 1700 to 5500 rpm. Its closest competitor, the 2013 Acura ILX 2.4L, offers a peak of 170 lb.-ft. of torque.

“The 2.0L turbo engine was designed for refinement, higher output capabilities and reduced noise,” said Amy Joss, Ecotec 2.0L assistant chief engineer. “The way it sounds, the power delivery and the refined character are all fitting of a luxury sedan with a fun side.”

In December, Buick’s 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec engine was named one of WardsAuto World’s 2012 10Best Engines for North America. At the time, the publication’s editor-in-chief, Drew Winter, said: “This engine delivers a level of power and sophistication that redefines Buick.” Read more.

[REVolution]

Thats not bad, but the ATS gets better fuel economy, and isn't the Verano lighter???

[ncguy]

RotaryKing aka Rev;223214 Wrote:Thats not bad, but the ATS gets better fuel economy, and isn't the Verano lighter???

I believe they're both about the same in weight... but I have a question:

I know the Regal (and GS model) has the older version of the 2.0DI Turbo that was used in the Cobalt/HHR SS, Sky Redline and Solstice GXP

So does this (and the Malibu Turbo) have the new 2.0 DI Turbo that's used in the ATS? Thinking I had read where they switched the exhaust and intake around or something to that nature and suppose to be more efficient. With this - I'm not impressed with these numbers

[Gixser995]

That's not that great, but about usual for a turbo 4 in the 260hp range.

[The Voice of Doom]

Quiet, surprisingly quick, and did I mention it's quiet? It's going to take the fight to Acura. As long as the mileage numbers match up well with it's competition (and it appears they do) it'll be just fine.

[REVolution]

Thats a good question, ncguy. I kind of assumed they were all from the same family.

[LovemyPathfinder]

Saw one of these today. It looked the sport model and i like it.

[jspookss]

That's gonna be one quick little buick