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1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1989 model. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #21 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2811.98.4
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1990 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Isuzu Stylus30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Mazda 323 Protege28 MPG $1,661
  6. 21Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais23 MPG $2,022
  7. 38Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1990 Cutlass CalaisOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cutlass Calais MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cutlass Calais
Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cutlass Calais
Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cutlass Calais
Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cutlass Calais
Gas 19 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cutlass Calais
Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais?

The 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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