Acura CL vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Overview
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeSL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 3.2 | SL |
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2003 | 1997 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeSL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,200 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeSL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal (best) | 17.1 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeSL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 225 hp (best) | 160 hp |
| Torque | 216 lb-ft (best) | 185 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.2 L (best) | 3.1 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeSL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 13.6 cu ft | 15.5 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lbs | 3,388 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 107.5 in (best) |
| Length | 192 in | 193.7 in (best) |
| Width | 69.2 in | 71.9 in (best) |
| Height | 53.3 in | 56.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeSL |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 5 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura CL | Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 $28,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SL $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 3.2 $30,350 MSRP | SL $0 MSRP |
| 3 | 3.2 Type-S $30,550 MSRP | — |
| 4 | 3.2 Type-S $30,550 MSRP | — |
| 5 | 3.2 Type-S $32,700 MSRP | — |
| 6 | 3.2 Type-S $32,700 MSRP | — |
Acura CL vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme FAQ
- Which is better: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2003 Acura CL vs 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme starts lower at $0.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
- The 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better horsepower: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
- The 2003 Acura CL leads on horsepower in this comparison (260).
- Which has better seats: 2003 Acura CL or 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
- The 2003 Acura CL leads on seats in this comparison (4).