Oldsmobile Toronado MPG by year — every rating on record
The Oldsmobile Toronado has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1984 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 | 21 mpg | 15 mpg | #21 of 32 (35th pct) | n/a | Regular, Diesel | Midsize Cars |
| 1985 | 3 | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | #18 of 34 (48th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Midsize Cars |
| 1986 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #19 of 38 (51th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1987 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #26 of 38 (32th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1988 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #24 of 43 (45th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1989 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #28 of 52 (47th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1992 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #26 of 50 (49th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1993 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #20 of 48 (60th 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 Toronado placed highest in 1985 at #18 of 34, and lowest in 1989 at #28 of 52. It spent 2 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1988 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1987 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 27 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-OLDS) (FFS) CA model | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-OLDS) (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.7L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (350 V8), Diesel | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 17.0 | $4,250 | 484.76190476190476 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-OLDS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-OLDS) CA model | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (350 V8) (DIESEL), Diesel | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 17.0 | $4,250 | 484.76190476190476 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 → 1986 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 1986 → 1987 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 1989 → 1992 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Toronado fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Oldsmobile Toronado burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 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 20 mpg the Oldsmobile Toronado is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $403 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.