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2000-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 20–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue at a glance
The 2000-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Intrigue 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002; 2001 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue by model year
What the 2002 Intrigue 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$330less a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue MPG
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 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,110, $160 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrigue (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2000
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue MPG
20 MPG · $3,270/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrigue (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Intrigue 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (1998)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue at 20–21 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Intrigue 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
The Intrigue 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2002. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2000 and 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002. In 2001 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Intrigue 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,110 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Intrigue 3.5L 6-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 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Intrigue 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Intrigue 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $330 less than the class median of $3,440, and less than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 97 rated midsize car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,110, $160 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2002 against 1 configuration for 2001. See the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue for that year.