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2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora at a glance
The 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora covers 3 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Aurora 4.0L 8-cyl FWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002 and 2003. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora by model year
What the 2003 Aurora 4.0L 8-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$90more a year
Class median $3,540 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,630, $190 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,630 |
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,440, $170 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Aurora 4.0L 8-cyl | 4.0L 8-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Aurora 4.0L 8-cyl | 4.0L 8-cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Aurora 4.0L 8-cyl FWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2001-2003 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora get?
EPA rates the 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora at 18–20 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 Aurora 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
The Aurora 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2001. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2003.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002 and 2003.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Aurora 4.0L 8-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Aurora 4.0L 8-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Aurora 4.0L 8-cyl FWD is rated 15 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Aurora 4.0L 8-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $90 more than the class median of $3,540, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 90 rated midsize car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,630, $190 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2003 against 2 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora for that year.