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1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 44 midsize cars rated for 1989, it ranks 11th 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 21 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, 1989 #11 of 44 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2811.98.4
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1989 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Corsica25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Dodge Lancer25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Dodge Spirit24 MPG $1,938
  6. 11Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera23 MPG $2,022
  7. 44Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R10 MPG $5,925
1989 Cutlass CieraOther midsize carsClass median: $2,270/yr

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

Cutlass Ciera MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cutlass Ciera		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cutlass Ciera		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cutlass Ciera		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cutlass Ciera		 Gas 18 MPG 25 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
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera vs. rivals

vs Dodge 600 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Century 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Celebrity 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Caravelle 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac 6000 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 6000 saves $84/yr vs Dodge Spirit 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Spirit saves $84/yr vs Plymouth Acclaim 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Acclaim saves $84/yr vs Dodge Aries 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Aries saves $162/yr vs Dodge Lancer 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Lancer saves $162/yr vs Plymouth Reliant 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Reliant saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera?

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera?

The 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 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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