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Oldsmobile · model year 2000
2000 Oldsmobile Alero
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2000 Oldsmobile Alero is a compact front-wheel-drive car with a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 21 MPG combined, with 17 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3200 and tailpipe CO2 at 423.19 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Front-wheel drive
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- 29 MPG highway rating
- Compact car body
Watch for
- 17 MPG city rating
- 21 MPG combined rating
- $3200 annual EPA fuel cost
- 423.19 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive gasoline car Owners who favor automatic transmission Highway trips where the 29 MPG rating matters
Choose the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero if a compact, front-drive gasoline car with an automatic gearbox fits your needs. Budget $3200 for a typical year of fuel under the EPA estimate. Its 29 highway MPG can make long, steady trips more favorable than city-heavy driving, but the 17 city MPG rating is the number to watch for urban errands. The 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine defines the powertrain, while 423.19 grams per mile records its tailpipe CO2 output.
What it is
The 2000 Oldsmobile Alero is a compact car that uses gasoline, front-wheel drive, and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Power comes from a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 21 MPG combined. The rating separates into 17 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway.
EPA lists tailpipe CO2 at 423.19 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates the Alero's annual fuel cost at $3200. That figure gives a straightforward yearly budget reference for its gasoline use.
How it compares
The Alero's comparison points are its 21 MPG combined rating, 17 city MPG, and 29 highway MPG. Those figures show the gap between stop-and-go and open-road driving.
For other Oldsmobile models to place beside it, see Oldsmobile cars.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.
Its 29 highway MPG figure is the more useful reference for regular highway trips, while 17 city MPG reflects heavier urban use.
Trade-offs
The Alero pairs a six-cylinder engine with a compact body and front-wheel drive. Its 21 MPG combined rating comes with an annual fuel-cost estimate of $3200.
Highway fuel economy is 12 MPG higher than the city figure, so driving pattern matters to its running cost.
Verdict
Choose the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero if a compact, front-drive gasoline car with an automatic gearbox fits your needs. Budget $3200 for a typical year of fuel under the EPA estimate. Its 29 highway MPG can make long, steady trips more favorable than city-heavy driving, but the 17 city MPG rating is the number to watch for urban errands. The 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine defines the powertrain, while 423.19 grams per mile records its tailpipe CO2 output.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 423 g per mile
- Model year
- 2000
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.4 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.
How many MPG does the Alero get in the city?
EPA rates it at 17 MPG in city driving.
How many MPG does the Alero get on the highway?
EPA rates it at 29 MPG on the highway.
What is the Alero's annual fuel cost?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3200.
What engine is in the 2000 Alero?
It has a 3.4-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Alero uses front-wheel drive.
What transmission does it use?
It has a four-speed automatic transmission.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
EPA lists 423.19 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
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