Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

1994 OldsmobileSilhouette 2WD

Special Purpose Vehicles · Front-Wheel Drive · 3.8 L 6-cyl

18MPGcombined

15city

23highway

A year of fuel$3,700

CO₂ from the tailpipe493.7 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 462 oldsmobile cars

Combined MPG 18 MPGbest 27 · avg 21

Annual fuel cost $3,700best $2,500 · avg $3,435

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD is a gasoline-powered special-purpose vehicle with front-wheel drive. Its 3.8 L six-cylinder engine is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Official fuel economy is 15 MPG in the city, 23 MPG on the highway and 18 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,700, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 493.72 g per mile. The EPA class is Special Purpose Vehicles, matching its listed body type of special purpose. These figures give prospective buyers the main configuration and fuel-use information to weigh when considering this Silhouette. The base model is listed as Silhouette.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers considering a gasoline-powered special-purpose vehicle with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. The listed economy figures and annual cost are relevant for comparing fuel use.

What is good

23 MPG highway
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission

What to know first

15 MPG city
EPA annual fuel cost is $3,700

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1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD: the full review

The 1994 Silhouette 2WD has a 3.8 L six-cylinder engine and 4-speed automatic. Its 18 MPG combined figure and $3,700 annual fuel cost are important considerations for buyers focused on running costs.

Overview

The 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD is a gasoline-powered special-purpose vehicle with front-wheel drive. Its 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. EPA fuel economy is 15 mpg in city driving and 23 mpg on the highway, for a combined 18 mpg.

The combined figure gives a quick basis for comparing fuel use, while the separate city and highway ratings show how the estimate varies by driving conditions. The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,700. Tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are 493.72 grams per mile.

Key features

Powertrain: 3.8 L six-cylinder gasoline engine and four-speed automatic transmission.
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive.
EPA classification: Special Purpose Vehicles; body type is listed as Special purpose.
Fuel economy: 15 city, 23 highway and 18 combined mpg.
Tailpipe emissions: 493.72 g per mile of CO2.

These specifications describe the recorded configuration; they do not establish equipment beyond the engine, transmission, fuel type and drivetrain listed here.

Pricing

No purchase price is provided for the 1994 Silhouette 2WD. The available cost figure is the EPA annual fuel cost: $3,700. It is a running-cost estimate, not a vehicle price, and individual fuel spending will depend on actual mileage and driving.

Who it's for

The Silhouette 2WD is relevant to buyers comparing older gasoline vehicles who want a clear EPA fuel-economy baseline. Its 18 mpg combined rating and $3,700 EPA annual fuel-cost figure give shoppers concrete points for budgeting and comparison. The city rating of 15 mpg is particularly useful for considering a driving mix with substantial urban use, while the 23 mpg highway figure provides a separate reference for highway travel.

Dealers, fleets and garages can also use the powertrain and drivetrain details to identify the configuration being considered. The figures alone do not describe condition, maintenance needs, passenger capacity or cargo capability, so those factors require separate assessment.

Pros and cons

Pros

EPA city, highway and combined fuel-economy figures are available for comparison.
The engine, transmission and front-wheel-drive layout are specified.
An EPA annual fuel-cost estimate and tailpipe CO2 figure are provided.

Cons

The combined rating is 18 mpg, with a city rating of 15 mpg.
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,700.
No purchase price or broader vehicle details are provided here.

Alternatives

For another model year of the same nameplate, compare the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD or the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette AWD. Buyers considering other Oldsmobile models can also review the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada 2WD, 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD and 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. Browse Oldsmobile cars for the broader make lineup.

Verdict

The 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD has a clearly specified gasoline powertrain and front-wheel-drive layout, with EPA ratings of 15 city, 23 highway and 18 combined mpg. Its $3,700 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate and 493.72 g-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure are central considerations for buyers weighing running costs. The supplied specifications support an efficiency comparison, but do not settle questions about purchase value, vehicle condition or practical space.