Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2004 CadillacSRX AWD

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · 4.6 L 8-cyl

15MPGcombined

13city

19highway

A year of fuel$5,500

CO₂ from the tailpipe592.5 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 836 cadillac cars

Combined MPG 15 MPGbest 33 · avg 19

Annual fuel cost $5,500best $700 · avg $3,835

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 2004 Cadillac SRX AWD is a gasoline SUV in the EPA Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class. It has 4-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 4.6 L 8-cylinder engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. EPA fuel economy is 13 MPG in the city, 19 MPG on the highway and 15 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $5,500, with tailpipe emissions of 592.47 g of CO2 per mile. This makes the SRX AWD a candidate for buyers comparing gasoline SUVs by stated fuel economy and running costs. The highway rating is higher than the city rating, while the combined figure is 15 MPG. It belongs to Cadillac's SRX family, and SRX is the listed base model. Its AWD designation and EPA class identify it as a four-wheel or all-wheel-drive model for shoppers considering that configuration.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers looking for a gasoline SUV with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic. Buyers comparing running costs should weigh its 15 MPG combined rating against the listed $5,500 annual fuel cost.

What is good

19 MPG highway rating
4-wheel or all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission

What to know first

13 MPG city rating
15 MPG combined rating
$5,500 annual fuel cost

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2004 Cadillac SRX AWD: the full review

The 2004 Cadillac SRX AWD combines a 4.6 L V8 and automatic transmission with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its fuel-cost and MPG figures are key factors for buyers weighing this SUV against their running-cost needs.

Overview

The 2004 Cadillac SRX AWD is a gasoline-powered SUV with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its EPA classification is Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD. Power comes from a 4.6-liter, eight-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.

EPA fuel economy is 13 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway, for 15 MPG combined. The EPA-estimated annual fuel cost is $5,500, and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are 592.47 grams per mile. Those figures make fuel use a central consideration for buyers comparing this SRX with other vehicles.

Key features

Engine: 4.6 L eight-cylinder gasoline engine.
Transmission: Five-speed automatic.
Drivetrain: Four-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.

Pricing

No purchase price is provided in the available specifications. The stated running-cost figure is the EPA-estimated annual fuel cost of $5,500. Fuel economy is 15 MPG combined, with a city rating of 13 MPG and a highway rating of 19 MPG.

Who it's for

The SRX AWD may suit buyers looking for a gasoline SUV with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a V8 engine. Drivers evaluating ongoing fuel expenses should weigh its 15 MPG combined rating and $5,500 annual EPA fuel-cost estimate against their expected use. Its lower city rating of 13 MPG is especially relevant for predominantly urban driving, while the highway rating is 19 MPG.

Fleet operators can use the combined rating, annual fuel-cost estimate and tailpipe CO2 figure as reference points when comparing vehicle running costs. The available facts do not specify passenger capacity, cargo volume, towing capacity or equipment, so those needs require separate confirmation.

Pros and cons

Pros: Four-wheel or all-wheel drive; 4.6-liter V8; automatic transmission.
Cons: EPA fuel economy is 15 MPG combined, and the estimated annual fuel cost is $5,500. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 592.47 grams of CO2 per mile.

Alternatives

For other Cadillac options, compare the 2027 Cadillac Escalade 2WD, 2027 Cadillac Escalade 4WD and 2027 Cadillac Escalade V AWD. Shoppers considering an electric Cadillac can look at the 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger, 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger, 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD 11kW Charger, 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD 19kW Charger and 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD V SERIES 11kW Charger. See the broader Cadillac cars list for more options.

Verdict

The 2004 Cadillac SRX AWD brings together a 4.6-liter V8, automatic transmission and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its main ownership trade-off in the supplied figures is fuel use: 15 MPG combined, an EPA-estimated $5,500 in annual fuel costs and 592.47 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile. Buyers should judge whether its drivetrain and engine configuration fit their priorities while accounting for those stated running costs.