Oldsmobile Toronado third generation

Oldsmobile Toronado third generation
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The Oldsmobile Toronado third generation (1979–1985): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 7 versions in the United States.

Model codes: E-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–5,182 mm
Width–2,029 mm
Wheelbase–2,896 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)425 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,832 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

7 complaints for model years 1980–1985. 2 crashes · 1 fire

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 7 versions of the Oldsmobile Toronado third generation

United States 7 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
1985(GM-OLDS) (FFS) CA model5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(GM-OLDS) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(350 V8)5.7 LDiesel4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA301 g/km
1984(FFS)4.1 LPetrol4-speed automatic–15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model4.1 LPetrol4-speed automatic–15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1984(GM-OLDS) · (GM-OLDS) CA model5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(350 V8) (DIESEL)5.7 LDiesel4-speed automatic–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA301 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.