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Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

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The official data lists 43 versions of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera (1984–1996), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data: 1984–1996
Markets: United States, Canada
Engines: 2.2 L to 4.3 L
Fuels: Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United States): 9.0 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada): 9.9 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera?

The Cutlass Ciera was a mid-size Oldsmobile offered as a coupe, sedan and station wagon. It brought front-wheel drive to the Cutlass name in a practical family car, with body styles to suit different needs.

Cutlass Ciera generation

The Ciera’s listed generation ran from 1984 to 1996 on GM’s front-wheel-drive A-body platform. The station wagon joined the platform during the model’s run, alongside the coupe and sedan. Its basic mid-size format remained in place throughout the generation.

Engines and power

United States EPA listings cover engine sizes from 2.2 to 4.3 litres, with petrol and diesel versions. Canadian NRCan listings cover petrol engines from 2.2 to 3.1 litres.

How economical is the Cutlass Ciera?

For United States versions from 1984–1996, the lowest listed combined consumption is 9 L/100 km, and the best combined EPA rating is 26 MPG. Canadian figures for 1995–1996 show a lowest listed consumption of 9.9 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian figures use different procedures, so they are best understood within their own markets.

Where was it sold?

The Cutlass Ciera appears in United States EPA figures for 1984–1996 and Canadian NRCan figures for 1995–1996. Its front-wheel-drive A-body platform gave Oldsmobile a consistent mid-size model through the listed generation.

Questions and answers

How many generations of Cutlass Ciera were there?

The listed generation ran from 1984 to 1996.

What body styles did the Ciera have?

It was offered as a coupe, sedan and station wagon.

What is the best combined EPA rating?

The best combined EPA rating is 26 MPG.

Which markets have official figures for the Ciera?

United States EPA figures and Canadian NRCan 5-cycle figures are available.

Cutlass Ciera first generation (1984–1996)

Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera first generation — Photo: BlueCrabRedCrab / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Model codes: A-body · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 40 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
1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1994–1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1991–1993(FFS), CLKUP	3.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP	3.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1991–1992(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1991–1992(FFS), CLKUP	3.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	3.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	3.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1987–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1988–1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	3.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1988(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1988(FFS)	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1987(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1987(FFS)	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1986(FFS)	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	3.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1985(FFS)	3.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985(FFS)	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985(FFS)	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985	4.3 L	Diesel	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	243 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1984(FFS)	3.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	3.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1984(CAL,FFS) · (FFS) CA model	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1984(DIESEL)	4.3 L	Diesel	3-speed automatic	–	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	253 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model	4.3 L	Diesel	3-speed automatic	–	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	264 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model	4.3 L	Diesel	4-speed automatic	–	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	264 g/km

Canada 3 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
1996Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	271 g/km
1995Mid-size	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	228 g/km
1995Mid-size	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	281 g/km

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