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- MY2001–2003
Oldsmobile Aurora MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2001–2003
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Oldsmobile Aurora fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Oldsmobile Aurora for 3 model years, 2001 to 2003. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–20 MPG. The latest model year, 2003, has 1 configuration rated 18 MPG combined and costing $3,630 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2001 Aurora 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, at 20 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 17 MPG in 1995.
Oldsmobile Aurora MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2003 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 2002 | 19 | $3,440 |
| 2001 | 18–20 | $3,270–$4,460 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Oldsmobile Aurora generations
1 generations between 2001 and 2003. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2003 powertrain options
Oldsmobile Aurora MPG history, 1995–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1995 | 17 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Oldsmobile Aurora's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Oldsmobile Aurora run 18–20 MPG across model years 2001 to 2003. The latest year, 2003, is rated 18 MPG.
Which Oldsmobile Aurora model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Aurora 3.5L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 20 MPG.
How much does a Oldsmobile Aurora cost to fuel per year?
For MY2003, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,630 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,630.
Has the Oldsmobile Aurora's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2001 to 18 MPG in 2003, 2 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 17 MPG.