2004 Cadillac DeVille

The CarCody take

The 2004 Cadillac DeVille is a large gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 19 MPG combined, with 16 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,550, and tailpipe CO2 is 467.74 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a large Cadillac gasoline car Buyers comfortable with eight-cylinder fuel costs Mostly highway users who can approach 24 MPG

What it is

The DeVille is Cadillac’s 2004 large car, fitted with front-wheel drive and a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine. A four-speed automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels. See more Cadillac cars.

Its defining EPA figure is 19 MPG combined. That is the single number to use for mixed city and highway driving.

The numbers

EPA rates the DeVille at 16 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. The 8 MPG gap shows how much slower, stop-and-go use changes fuel economy compared with steady highway travel.

Tailpipe CO2 is 467.74 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual gasoline cost at $3,550. Your actual spending will follow how much city driving, highway driving, and total mileage your use involves, while the combined rating provides the middle reference point.

How it compares

Use the 19 MPG combined rating when placing this DeVille beside other large cars. Its 16 city and 24 highway figures show whether your own driving is likely to land nearer the lower or higher end of that range.

Who it suits

This car fits a buyer who wants a large car with a gasoline eight-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive, and automatic transmission. It makes more sense for someone comfortable with the fuel budget tied to 19 combined MPG and $3,550 in EPA annual fuel cost.

Trade-offs

The large-car classification and eight-cylinder powertrain come with a 19 MPG combined rating. City use is lower at 16 MPG, while highway driving reaches 24 MPG.

Front-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic keep the drivetrain straightforward, but the gasoline engine produces 467.74 grams of CO2 per mile.

Verdict

Choose the 2004 DeVille if a large Cadillac car with front-wheel drive and an eight-cylinder engine matches your needs. The useful baseline is 19 MPG combined, with 16 MPG in town and 24 MPG on open roads. Budgeting matters here: EPA annual fuel cost is $3,550. This is a clear fit for drivers who accept gasoline expense in exchange for the DeVille’s large-car format, rather than shoppers focused on minimizing fuel use.