Oldsmobile Achieva first generation

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
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1998SIL | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1996–1998(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · CLKUP | 3.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1994–1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1995(FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1994–1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 3.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1993–1994(2-VALVE) (FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1994(4-VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1993–1994(2-VALVE) (FFS), SIL · (2 VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1993–1994(4-VALVE) (FFS), SIL · (4-VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1993(4- VALVE) (FFS) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1992–1993(4-VALVE) (FFS), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP | 3.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1992(2-VALVE) (FFS), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1992(4-VALVE) (FFS), SIL | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1992(2-VALVE) (FFS), SIL | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1992(4-VALVE) (FFS) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
Canada 6 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997Compact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 242 g/km |
| 1996–1997Compact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.2–10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 235–239 g/km |
| 1995–1997Compact | 3.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.1–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 255–281 g/km |
| 1995Compact | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262 g/km |
| 1995Compact | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 253 g/km |
| 1995Compact | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260 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.





