Oldsmobile Aurora MPG by year — every rating on record
The Oldsmobile Aurora has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1995 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1995). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #33 of 39 (16th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1996 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #30 of 36 (17th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1997 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #39 of 43 (10th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1998 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #43 of 47 (9th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1999 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #48 of 56 (15th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2001 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #28 of 54 (49th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2002 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #37 of 52 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2003 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #39 of 46 (16th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Oldsmobile Aurora placed highest in 2001 at #28 of 54, and lowest in 1999 at #48 of 56. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2002 | 4.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2001 | 4.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1999 | 4.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1998 | 4.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1997 | 4.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 4.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 4.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1996 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1999 → 2001 | 18 → 20 mpg | +2 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2001 → 2002 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2002 → 2003 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Aurora fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora burns 639 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 18 mpg the Oldsmobile Aurora is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $626 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Oldsmobile nameplates
Every Oldsmobile model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.