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Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight MPG
EPA fuel economy for 11 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight trims sold from 1984 to 1996. Best ever: 21 MPG (1996 Ninety-Eight). Latest model year 1996: 21 MPG combined across 1 trim.
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1996 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight costs about $2,970 a year to fuel (Ninety-Eight, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, 21 MPG).
| 1996 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety-Eight | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | $2,970 | cheapest |
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 Ninety-Eight MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 21 | 17 | 27 | Ninety-Eight, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1995 | 20 | 17 | 26 | Ninety-Eight, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1994 | 20 | 17 | 25 | Ninety-Eight, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1993 | 20 | 17 | 25 | Ninety-Eight, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1992 | 19 | 16 | 24 | Ninety-Eight, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1984 | 21 | 18 | 26 | Ninety-Eight, 5.7 L, 8 cyl, Diesel, Auto 4-spd | 3 |
Every Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ninety-Eight | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 27 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1995 | Ninety-Eight | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1994 | Ninety-Eight | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1994 | Ninety-Eight | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1993 | Ninety-Eight | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1993 | Ninety-Eight | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1992 | Ninety-Eight | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1992 | Ninety-Eight | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1984 | Ninety-Eight | 5.7 L, 8 cyl, Diesel | Auto 4-spd | Diesel | 18 | 26 | 21 | 485 | $4,270 | |
| 1984 | Ninety-Eight | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 21 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 | |
| 1984 | Ninety-Eight | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
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 Large Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 21 | 17 | 27 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 21 | 17 | 27 |
| 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | 21 | 17 | 27 |
| 1996 Saab 9000 | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| 1996 Toyota Avalon | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| 1996 Buick LeSabre | 20 | 17 | 27 |
Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?
The most efficient Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight the EPA has rated is the 1996 Ninety-Eight at 21 MPG combined (17 city, 27 highway).
What MPG does the 1996 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight get?
Every 1996 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight trim is rated 21 MPG combined.
Which Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has the worst fuel economy?
The 1984 Ninety-Eight is the lowest rated at 16 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the 1996 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight costs about $2,970 a year to fuel (Ninety-Eight, 3.8 L, 6 cyl, 21 MPG).
More from Oldsmobile: every Oldsmobile model. Fuel types on this model: Diesel, Premium, Regular. EPA classes: Large Cars.