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Oldsmobile · model year 2003
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
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The CarCody take
The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. It returns 25 MPG combined, with 22 city and 30 highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2700 and tailpipe CO2 at 355.48 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 25 MPG combined rating
- 30 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 22 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $2700
- 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive manual Mostly highway trips where the 30 MPG rating applies Buyers comparing gasoline compact cars by EPA figures
Pick the Alero if your priorities are a compact car, front-wheel drive, and a manual transmission rather than an automatic. The EPA figures point to moderate fuel use overall, with noticeably better mileage on highways than in town. Its yearly fuel estimate is $2700, so fuel spending remains a central ownership consideration. The gasoline engine and recorded tailpipe emissions also make this a conventional choice rather than a low-emission alternative. Drivers whose travel is mostly highway may find the 30 MPG rating more relevant than the 22 MPG city figure.
What it is
The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero is a compact car from Oldsmobile. It uses gasoline, front-wheel drive, and a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine.
A five-speed manual transmission sends the engine's power to the front wheels.
The numbers
The Alero is rated at 25 MPG combined. EPA city driving is 22 MPG, while highway driving is 30 MPG.
Those figures give you separate city and highway expectations, with the combined number representing the overall rating.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2700 for this gasoline Alero. That is the published yearly fuel-cost figure for the car.
Its tailpipe output is 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Alero belongs to EPA's Compact Cars class and posts a 25 MPG combined rating. Its 30 MPG highway figure is 8 MPG higher than its 22 MPG city figure.
The spread shows how the rating changes between the two driving categories; the listed body is Car.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver seeking a compact gasoline model with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox.
Its 25 MPG combined rating fits someone comparing everyday fuel use through EPA's combined measure.
Trade-offs
The Alero's highway rating is stronger than its city rating, but city driving is rated at 22 MPG. The manual five-speed also defines how the car is driven.
Gasoline running brings a listed annual fuel cost of $2700, along with 355.48 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Verdict
The 2003 Alero is a straightforward compact for buyers who specifically want front-wheel drive, a four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a five-speed manual. Its 25 MPG combined result gives a clear baseline, while the 30 MPG highway rating favors longer open-road trips over city use. Budget around the EPA's $2700 annual fuel-cost figure and accept the car's 355.48-gram-per-mile CO2 output.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 25 MPG
- City MPG
- 22 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
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero's combined MPG?
The Alero is rated at 25 MPG combined.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
EPA rates it at 22 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway.
What is the Alero's annual fuel cost?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2700.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 2003 Alero front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive type is front-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its listed tailpipe output is 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile.
What EPA class is the Alero?
It is classified as a Compact Car by the EPA.
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