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Oldsmobile Ciera MPG
EPA fuel economy for 3 Oldsmobile Ciera trims sold from 1996. Best ever: 24 MPG (1996 Ciera SL). Latest model year 1996: 21 to 24 MPG combined across 3 trims.
Oldsmobile Ciera fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera to fuel is the Ciera SL, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The Ciera SL Wagon, 3.1 L, 6 cyl (21 MPG) costs $2,970, so the thriftier trim saves $370 a year and $1,850 over five years.
| 1996 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciera SL | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | $2,600 | cheapest |
| Ciera SL | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | $2,970 | +$370 |
| Ciera SL Wagon | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | $2,970 | +$370 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Oldsmobile Ciera MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 24 | 21 | 29 | Ciera SL, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 3 |
Every Oldsmobile Ciera trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ciera SL | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1996 | Ciera SL | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1996 | Ciera SL Wagon | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1996 Midsize Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Volkswagen Passat | 35 | 31 | 41 |
| 1996 Dodge Stratus | 26 | 22 | 33 |
| 1996 Mazda 626 | 26 | 23 | 31 |
| 1996 Plymouth Breeze | 26 | 22 | 33 |
| 1996 Buick Century | 24 | 21 | 29 |
| 1996 Toyota Camry | 23 | 20 | 28 |
All Midsize Cars ranked by MPG
Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Oldsmobile Ciera?
The most efficient Oldsmobile Ciera the EPA has rated is the 1996 Ciera SL at 24 MPG combined (21 city, 29 highway).
What MPG does the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera get?
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera trims range from 21 to 24 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Oldsmobile Ciera has the worst fuel economy?
The 1996 Ciera SL is the lowest rated at 21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Oldsmobile Ciera for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera to fuel is the Ciera SL, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The Ciera SL Wagon, 3.1 L, 6 cyl (21 MPG) costs $2,970, so the thriftier trim saves $370 a year and $1,850 over five years.
More from Oldsmobile: every Oldsmobile model. Fuel types on this model: Regular. EPA classes: Midsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons.