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Oldsmobile · model year 1984
1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Midsize · Diesel · EPA class: Midsize Cars
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The CarCody take
The 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is a midsize car with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder diesel and four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 21 MPG, with 18 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $4,550, and tailpipe CO2 is 484.76 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 27 MPG EPA highway rating
- Diesel fuel powertrain
- 5.7 L 8-cyl engine
- 4-spd automatic transmission
Watch for
- 18 MPG EPA city rating
- $4,550 listed annual fuel cost
- 484.76 g/mi tailpipe CO2
- 21 MPG combined rating
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize diesel Oldsmobile Highway driving where its 27 MPG rating applies Buyers seeking an automatic 8-cylinder car
The 1984 Cutlass Supreme makes its case with a diesel 5.7 L eight-cylinder engine, a four-speed automatic, and a 27 MPG highway rating. City driving is less efficient at 18 MPG, producing 21 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $4,550, and emissions are listed at 484.76 grams per mile. It fits someone who specifically wants this midsize Oldsmobile setup and can accept the running-cost figures.
What it is
The Cutlass Supreme is a 1984 Oldsmobile midsize car. It uses diesel fuel, a 5.7 L 8-cyl engine, and a 4-spd automatic transmission. See other Oldsmobile cars.
The numbers
Its combined EPA rating is 21 MPG. The city figure is 18 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 27 MPG.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel cost listed for this Cutlass Supreme is $4,550. Tailpipe CO2 is 484.76 grams per mile.
How it compares
The 9-MPG gap between its 18 MPG city rating and 27 MPG highway rating makes the driving split clear: its highway figure is higher, while city use brings the combined number down to 21 MPG.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer seeking a midsize body with diesel fuel, a large eight-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its 27 MPG highway rating is the more favorable figure for longer highway trips.
Trade-offs
The Cutlass Supreme pairs a 5.7 L 8-cyl diesel with a 4-spd automatic, but its city rating is 18 MPG. Its listed annual fuel cost is $4,550, and its tailpipe CO2 figure is 484.76 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose this Cutlass Supreme if its midsize format, diesel powertrain, and automatic gearbox fit your priorities. The EPA figures point to a car that uses fuel more efficiently on the highway than in the city, with 21 MPG combined. Plan around the stated $4,550 yearly fuel cost and the reported tailpipe emissions before deciding whether this 1984 model matches your driving.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,550
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 485 g per mile
- Model year
- 1984
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Engine
- 5.7 L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Diesel
Questions
What fuel does the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme use?
It uses diesel fuel.
What is its combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 18 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
What engine does it have?
The engine is a 5.7 L 8-cyl.
What transmission is used?
It has an automatic 4-spd transmission.
What is the EPA annual fuel cost?
The listed annual fuel cost is $4,550.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 484.76 grams per mile.
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