1985 Oldsmobile Calais MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais.

The 1985 Oldsmobile Calais has 4 model options: Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 19 17 24
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 24 21 29
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 25 21 31
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 20 18 24

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1985 Oldsmobile Calais?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais is $2,888.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1985 Oldsmobile Calais to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,938 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L $3,300 spend $5,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L $2,600 spend $1,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L $2,500 spend $1,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L $3,150 spend $4,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 16
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 12
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 15

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1985 Oldsmobile Calais model options.

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,000
Fuel Cost $3,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,500
Fuel Cost $2,600
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 25
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,000
Fuel Cost $2,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 18
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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