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1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Diesel is a large car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway) on diesel. Among 23 large cars rated for 1984, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,643 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,643 15,000 mi/yr · $17.62 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1984 #9 of 23 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Diesel's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2510.69.4
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1984 Large Cars

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  1. 1Buick Electra/Park Avenue Diesel24 MPG $2,312
  2. 2Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille Diesel24 MPG $2,312
  3. 3Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight II24 MPG $2,312
  4. 4Buick LeSabre Diesel21 MPG $2,643
  5. 5Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Diesel21 MPG $2,643
  6. 9Oldsmobile Delta 88 Diesel21 MPG $2,643
  7. 23Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine8 MPG $5,812
1984 Delta 88 DieselOther large carsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
— · 5.7L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Delta 88
Diesel 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,643
— · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Delta 88
Diesel 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,643

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
—
Passenger volume
110 cu ft
Cargo volume
21 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
485 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Diesel?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway).

What fuel does the 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Diesel?

The 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Diesel's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Diesel per year?

About $2,643 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $17.62 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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