Oldsmobile Achieva first generation

Oldsmobile Achieva first generation
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The Oldsmobile Achieva first generation (1992–1998): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 26 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: N-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,770–4,773 mm
Width–1,715–1,742 mm
Height–1,351–1,359 mm
Wheelbase–2,626 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,248 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)396 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,492–2,549 L EPA–
Fuel tank–58 L

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, pl), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

413 complaints for model years 1992–1998. 38 crashes · 23 fires · 43 injuries · 1 death

  • Electrical system 82
  • Engine 61
  • Brakes 44
  • Airbags 41

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 26 versions of the Oldsmobile Achieva first generation

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United States 20 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1998SIL2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1996–1998(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), SIL2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1994–1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1995(FFS) (MPFI), SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1994–1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1993–1994(2-VALVE) (FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1994(4-VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1993–1994(2-VALVE) (FFS), SIL · (2 VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI), SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1993–1994(4-VALVE) (FFS), SIL · (4-VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI), SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1993(4- VALVE) (FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1992–1993(4-VALVE) (FFS), CLKUP2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1992(2-VALVE) (FFS), CLKUP2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1992(4-VALVE) (FFS), SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1992(2-VALVE) (FFS), SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1992(4-VALVE) (FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–1997Compact2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle242 g/km
1996–1997Compact2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual10.2–10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle235–239 g/km
1995–1997Compact3.1 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.1–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle255–281 g/km
1995Compact2.3 LPetrol3-speed automatic11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle262 g/km
1995Compact2.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle253 g/km
1995Compact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle260 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.