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1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Diesel is a large car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway) on diesel. Among 23 large cars rated for 1985, it ranks 15th 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 · 26 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, 1985 #15 of 23 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 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 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2611.19.0
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1985 Large Cars

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  1. 1Buick Electra/Park Avenue Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  2. 2Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  3. 3Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  4. 4Chevrolet Impala/Caprice19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Buick Electra/Park Avenue19 MPG $2,447
  6. 15Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Diesel21 MPG $2,643
  7. 23Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine8 MPG $5,812
1985 Delta 88 Royale DieselOther large carsClass median: $2,583/yr

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

2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Delta 88 Royale
Diesel 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,643
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Delta 88 Royale
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
RWD
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 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Diesel?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Diesel?

The 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 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 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 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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