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1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser is a wagon offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 12 wagons rated for 1988, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #4 of 12 Wagons by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2611.19.0
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1988 Wagons

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  1. 1Subaru Wagon24 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Dacia Station Wagon23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Buick Century Wagon22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Chrysler Town and Country22 MPG $2,114
  6. 12CX Automotive Cxestate19 MPG $3,118
1988 Cutlass CruiserOther wagonsClass median: $2,214/yr

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

Cutlass Cruiser MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cutlass Cruiser		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cutlass Cruiser		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cutlass Cruiser		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
97 cu ft
Cargo volume
42 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser vs. rivals

vs Buick Century Wagon 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Town and Country 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Sable 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Cutlass Cruiser saves $101/yr vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Cutlass Cruiser saves $101/yr vs Subaru Wagon 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Wagon saves $176/yr vs Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Wagon 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Cutlass Cruiser saves $334/yr vs CX Automotive Cxestate 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Cutlass Cruiser saves $1,005/yr vs Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Cutlass Cruiser saves $470/yr vs Pontiac Safari 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Cutlass Cruiser saves $470/yr vs Dacia Station Wagon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Station Wagon saves $92/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser?

The 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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