Oldsmobile Cutlass MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Oldsmobile Cutlass model year from 1984 to 1997 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Cutlass has been offered with 3.1L 6-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1988 (up to 26 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Oldsmobile Cutlass fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 21 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 20 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 20–24 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 19–23 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 19–22 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 19–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 20–23 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 20–25 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 20–26 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 19–23 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 18–23 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 17–26 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 17–25 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1997 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1995 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1994 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1993 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1992 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1991 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Calais | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 31 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1990 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1989 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Calais | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 32 | 25 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1988 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Calais | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Calais | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1987 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1986 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1985 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 16 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engines & MPG
The 1984 Cutlass was EPA-rated in 14 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does an Oldsmobile Cutlass get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Cutlass range from 20 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1988 model year.
What engines does the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?
The 1997 Cutlass was EPA-rated with 3.1L 6-cyl engines — see the 1997 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Oldsmobile Cutlass require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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