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Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale MPG by year

The EPA has rated 3 model years of the Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, from 1985 to 1987. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 20 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1987 model is 6% more efficient than the best 1985 model (19 vs. 18 MPG). The 1987 model is about as efficient as the median large car (19 MPG).

Most efficient year198620 MPG combined
Latest (1987)19 MPG$2,447/yr to fuel
First rated (1985)18 MPG$2,583/yr at today's prices
Model years rated36 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Delta 88 Royale, 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 Delta 88 Royale model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1987 Gas 19 MPG 16 / 25 19 — 1 $2,447
1986 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 19
17 / 27 19 — 2 $2,325
1985 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 17
15 / 22 19 — 3 $2,583

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Frequently asked questions

Which Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale year has the best fuel economy?

The 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, rated up to 20 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,325 a year.

Which Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1985 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $2,583 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale?

The 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale is rated up to 19 MPG combined.

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