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Oldsmobile · model year 2003
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero is a gasoline compact car with front-wheel drive, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 25 MPG combined, with 21 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,700 and tailpipe CO2 at 355.48 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 30 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine
- Four-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 21 MPG city rating
- $2,700 annual fuel cost
- 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline fuel
Who it suits. Compact-car buyers wanting front-wheel drive and an automatic Drivers who spend more time on highways than in city traffic
Choose the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero if you want a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and automatic shifting, and you can live with its stated fuel budget. The EPA numbers point to better economy on open roads than in city traffic. Its 25 MPG combined figure is the practical headline, while the $2,700 annual fuel-cost estimate helps frame the ongoing expense. The 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and 355.48-gram-per-mile CO2 figure complete the picture.
What it is
The Alero is a 2003 Oldsmobile compact car. It uses front-wheel drive and gasoline power from a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 25 MPG combined. The city rating is 21 MPG, while the highway rating is 30 MPG. That is a nine-MPG difference between the two driving ratings.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,700. The Alero runs on gasoline, and its tailpipe CO2 rating is 355.48 grams per mile.
How it compares
The Alero is in the Compact Cars class. When comparing it with another car, use its 25 combined MPG, then check whether your driving is closer to its 21-MPG city figure or 30-MPG highway figure.
Who it suits
This Alero suits a buyer looking for a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its split ratings also fit someone who wants separate city and highway figures for planning fuel use.
Trade-offs
The 30-MPG highway rating is higher than the 21-MPG city rating, so stop-and-go driving is the less efficient use. The car's gasoline powertrain and listed $2,700 annual fuel cost are central ownership considerations.
Verdict
The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero is a straightforward compact car built around gasoline power, front-wheel drive, and a four-speed automatic. Its 25 MPG combined rating gives a clear running-cost reference, while the 21 city and 30 highway figures show how road type changes consumption. EPA's $2,700 annual fuel-cost figure makes fuel spending a major part of the ownership picture.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 25 MPG
- City MPG
- 21 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 355 g per mile
- Model year
- 2003
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.2 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the Alero's combined MPG?
The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero is rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 21 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA lists the Alero's annual fuel cost as $2,700.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Is the Alero front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Alero uses front-wheel drive.
What kind of car is the Alero?
It is a 2003 compact car that runs on gasoline.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its listed tailpipe CO2 output is 355.48 grams per mile.
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