2016 Buick Verano

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Rating8.0

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Compact Sedan
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$21,065 - $28,670
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Quiet and composed ride quality on the highway.

Sluggish base engine.

New base and Sport trim levels.

Handsome yet subtle exterior design.

Dull fuel economy among its competitors.

No other changes for the year-2016 model.

Unbeatable base price.

Specs & Features

$21,065

price

180 hp @ 6700 rpm

horsepower

171 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Buick Verano is a compact sedan offered in 6 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $21,065. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A3, the Chevrolet Cruze, and the Honda Accord. Between 6 trims, the Verano offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.4L Inline 4 engine capable of making 180 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 250 horsepower-making 2.0L Turbocharged Inline 4 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-Speed Automatic transmission. 

The Verano reaches 60 MPH from zero in 8.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.2 seconds with the 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Verano can manage a combined fuel economy between 25 and 24 MPG. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Verano comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

With 6 appealing trims available for the 2016 Buick Verano, we recommend the range-topping Premium Turbo group trim. This trim has an MSRP of $28,670 and comes equipped with almost all the features available on the other trims. The selling point of this sedan is its 2.0L Turbocharged engine which is a lot more powerful and fun than its non-turbo siblings.

Trims

    1SV
    $21,065 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Leatherette seats
    1SD
    $23,480 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl 6AM
    • Horsepower: 180 hp @ 6700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 171 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 118 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    Base
    $23,480 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Sport Touring
    $24,065 onwards
    • 18-inch aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    Convenience
    $24,475 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 180 hp @ 6700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 171 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 118 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    Leather Group
    $26,505 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 180 hp @ 6700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 171 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 118 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    Premium Group
    $28,670 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 118 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg

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Price

$21,065- $28,670

Engine

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Rating

8.02

Horsepower

250 hp @ 5300 rpm

Torque

260 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

7.62

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148 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

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Gasoline

7.83

160 hp @ 6500 rpm

146 lb.-ft. @ 4450 rpm

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Gasoline

7.46

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112 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

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Gasoline

8.77

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

7.75

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130 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

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Gasoline

8.22

155 hp @ 6000 rpm

150 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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2016 Buick Verano vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.2 sec16.3 sec118 mph
    7.8 sec15.5 sec114 mph
    8.2 sec16.5 sec130 mph
    2016 Mazda 3

    Ranked #2

    8.2 sec16.4 sec130 mph
    8.4 sec16.7 sec-
    8.5 sec16.7 sec115 mph

    2016 Buick Verano vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg32 mpg25 mpg15.6 gal.327.6/499.2 mi.
      2016 Mazda 3

      Ranked #1

      29 mpg41 mpg33 mpg13.2 gal.382.8/541.2 mi.
      27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg12.8 gal.345.6/473.6 mi.
      27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/488.4 mi.
      27 mpg40 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/496 mi.
      27 mpg36 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/434 mi.

      2016 Buick Verano vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        183.9 in.71.4 in.58.1 in.9 in.105.7 in.
        183.9 in.72 in.57.7 in.4 in.106.4 in.
        183.3 in.70 in.57.2 in.5.2 in.104.4 in.
        182.6 in.69.9 in.57.3 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        182.3 in.70.8 in.55.7 in.6 in.106.3 in.
        182.1 in.69.3 in.58.9 in.6.4 in.106.3 in.

        2016 Buick Verano vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.3 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.-
          15 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.237.8 cu.ft.
          14.8 cu.ft.95.6 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.97.2 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.
          12.8 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.46.2 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.487.3 cu.ft.

          2016 Buick Verano vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -14.3 cu.ft.-98 ft.
            28 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.28 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.487.3 cu.ft.-
            -14.9 cu.ft.--
            52.4 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.52.4 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.

            2016 Buick Verano vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.-3300 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3122 lbs.
              -827 lbs.2935 lbs.
              --2955 lbs. -
              -986 lbs.2742 lbs.
              -899 lbs.3084 lbs.

              2016 Buick Verano Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              2

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              57

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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