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Oldsmobile Cutlass

Oldsmobile Cutlass
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The official data lists 5 versions of the Oldsmobile Cutlass (1997–1999), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1997–1999
Markets
United States
Engines
2.4 L to 3.1 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.8 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The Oldsmobile Cutlass returned to the range for 1997–1999 as a single-generation model on GM’s N-body platform. Cutlass was a long-running name in Oldsmobile’s lineup, used on different cars over the years.

Generation and engines

This N-body Cutlass was sold from 1997 to 1999. The US EPA listings cover petrol engines from 2.4 L to 3.1 L.

How economical is the Cutlass?

The best listed combined EPA rating is 24 MPG, while the lowest listed consumption is 9.8 L/100 km on the EPA measure. EPA testing differs from the WLTP and NEDC procedures used in Europe and the five-cycle procedure used in Canada, so figures from those markets are not directly comparable. The US listing covers 1997–1999 and five versions.

Markets and model years

The Cutlass is listed for the United States under the EPA system, for model years 1997–1999. Oldsmobile was one of General Motors’ car divisions.

Questions and answers

What body style is the 1997–1999 Cutlass?

The Oldsmobile Cutlass was an N-body model.

What engines were listed in the US EPA listings?

The listed petrol engines range from 2.4 L to 3.1 L.

What is the best listed combined EPA rating?

The best listed rating is 24 MPG combined.

Cutlass first generation (1997–1999)

Oldsmobile Cutlass first generation
Photo: MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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

United States 5 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
1999CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1999CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1998CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1998CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 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.