Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
20 MPG The 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 750 gallons, $2400 a year in fuel, or $0.160 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1986–1995 run it averages 20.3 MPG, improving by 0.8 MPG over 10 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.175 | $1750 | $2625 | $3500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.225 | $2250 | $3375 | $4500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 20 MPG | 17 | 26 | $3100 | 444 | 2 |
| 1994 | 20 MPG | 17 | 26 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 1993 | 20.3 MPG | 17.7 | 25.3 | $3067 | 438 | 3 |
| 1992 | 20 MPG | 17.3 | 25.7 | $3117 | 445 | 3 |
| 1991 | 20 MPG | 17.3 | 25.3 | $3117 | 445 | 3 |
| 1990 | 21 MPG | 18 | 25.5 | $2950 | 423 | 2 |
| 1989 | 21.7 MPG | 18.7 | 27 | $2883 | 413 | 3 |
| 1988 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26.3 | $2967 | 424 | 3 |
| 1987 | 19.8 MPG | 17 | 24.3 | $3163 | 451 | 4 |
| 1986 | 19.2 MPG | 17 | 23.6 | $3260 | 464 | 5 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 21 midsize-large station wagons models tracked here, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser ranks 8 on current figures, against a class average of 19.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Pontiac 6000 Wagon (20.5), Buick Century Wagon (21), Chrysler Town and Country Wagon (21), Eagle Summit Wagon (21), Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon (21.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 444 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser get?
The 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA — 17 city and 26 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 20.3 MPG, ranging from 18 to 24 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser cost in fuel per year?
At 20 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 750 gallons — roughly $2400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.160 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1995 model is $3100.
Has the Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 19.2 MPG in 1986 to 20 in 1995 — an improvement of 0.8 MPG, or 4% across 10 model years.
Is the Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser efficient for its class?
It ranks 8 of 21 in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 19.5 MPG. That is 0.5 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.