What is the Oldsmobile Achieva?
The Achieva was a compact, front-wheel-drive Oldsmobile offered as a four-door sedan and two-door coupe. It replaced the Cutlass Calais as the brand’s smaller car, with a practical shape for everyday driving and a sportier coupe option.
The first and only generation ran from 1992 to 1998. Its N-body platform was shared within General Motors, while the Achieva brought Oldsmobile’s own styling to the compact class. The Quad 4 four-cylinder was a distinctive engine in its range.
Engines and power
US EPA listings span petrol engines from 2.3 to 3.3 litres. Canadian NRCan listings span 2.3 to 3.1 litres. The range included four-cylinder and V6 engines, with output depending on the engine and version.
How economical is the Oldsmobile Achieva?
The best combined US EPA rating is 26 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 9 L/100 km. Canada’s NRCan five-cycle figures show a lowest listed consumption of 10.2 L/100 km. These results use different test procedures, so they are best read within their own market.
Where was the Achieva sold?
US EPA figures cover the Achieva from 1992 to 1998, while Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995 to 1997. The listed versions in both markets use petrol.
Questions and answers
What body styles did the Oldsmobile Achieva have?
It was offered as a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe.
When was the Achieva sold?
Its first and only generation ran from 1992 to 1998.
What engines were available?
US EPA listings span 2.3 to 3.3 litres; Canadian listings span 2.3 to 3.1 litres. The listed fuel is petrol.
What is its best combined EPA fuel economy?
The best combined US EPA rating is 26 MPG.