Oldsmobile Omega third generation
The Oldsmobile Omega third generation (1980–1984): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States.
Model codes: X-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,618 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,773 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,364 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm RDW | – | 2,667 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,182–1,200 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,282–1,300 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,710–1,726 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 907 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 396 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,662 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, pl), 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)
5 complaints for model years 1980–1984. 1 crash · 1 injury
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 6 versions of the Oldsmobile Omega third generation
United States 6 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 | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 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.