Oldsmobile · 1985–1987 · Gas

Oldsmobile Calais MPG by year

The EPA has rated 3 model years of the Oldsmobile Calais, from 1985 to 1987. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1985, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1987 model is 8% less efficient than the best 1985 model (23 vs. 25 MPG). The 1987 model is 4% less efficient than the median compact car that year (23 vs. 24 MPG).

Most efficient year198525 MPG combined
Latest (1987)23 MPG$2,022/yr to fuel
First rated (1985)25 MPG$1,860/yr at today's prices
Model years rated310 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Calais, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Calais model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1987 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 20
19 / 29 24 — 3 $2,022
1986 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 20
21 / 31 25 — 3 $1,938
1985 Gas 25 MPG
lowest 19
21 / 31 25 — 4 $1,860

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Oldsmobile Calais year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Oldsmobile Calais, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.

Which Oldsmobile Calais year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1987 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Oldsmobile Calais?

The 1987 Oldsmobile Calais is rated up to 23 MPG combined.

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