Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight IX
The Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight IX (1986–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 4 versions in the United States.
Model codes: H-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,981–5,019 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,839–1,854 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,364–1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm RDW | – | 2,814 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,520 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,620 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,070–2,085 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 907 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 453 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 3,030–3,058 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1 complaint for model years 1989–1989.
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 4 versions of the Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight IX
United States 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1991(FFS), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1986–1987(FFS) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.