Daewoo · model year 2004
2004 Daewoo Kalos
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
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The CarCody take
The 2004 Daewoo Kalos is a compact, front-wheel-drive gasoline car with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 27 MPG combined, with 23 MPG city and 32 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,500, and tailpipe CO2 is 329.15 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 27 MPG combined EPA rating
- 32 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- $2,500 EPA annual fuel cost
- 329.15 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
- Manual transmission may not suit every driver
Who it suits. Drivers who prefer a compact front-wheel-drive car People comfortable with a five-speed manual Highway commuters using the 32 MPG rating
The 2004 Daewoo Kalos makes sense for someone seeking a compact, front-wheel-drive gasoline car with a five-speed manual. Its 27 MPG combined rating gives a clear starting point for fuel planning, while the 23 city and 32 highway figures show how route mix changes consumption. An EPA annual fuel estimate of $2,500 is significant for a small car, and its 329.15 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure is part of that operating picture. Without another named car to compare, the decision rests on whether this layout and fuel-use pattern suit your miles.
What it is
The Kalos is Daewoo's 2004 compact car. It uses gasoline, front-wheel drive, and a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 27 MPG combined. That works out to 23 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway.
The split matters if your miles are mostly urban or mostly open road: stop-and-go driving uses more fuel, while highway travel returns the higher figure.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,500. Your actual bill will change with fuel prices, traffic, trip length, and driving style.
The Kalos emits 329.15 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Kalos gives you a 27 MPG combined benchmark in the compact-car class. No other model's EPA figure is provided here, so there is no direct MPG side-by-side comparison to make.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and prefers a manual transmission. Its 32 MPG highway rating fits drivers who spend many miles on faster roads.
Trade-offs
The five-speed manual and front-wheel-drive layout keep the setup straightforward, but the EPA city figure is 23 MPG. The 1.6-liter engine and compact-car classification define its size and fuel-use bracket.
Verdict
Choose the 2004 Daewoo Kalos if a compact car, gasoline power, and a manual gearbox match your daily driving. Plan around 27 MPG overall, with mileage dropping to 23 MPG in town and rising to 32 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel estimate is $2,500, so running cost matters as much as the car's small footprint. It is a straightforward fit for drivers comfortable with front-wheel drive and three-pedal driving, but the available figures do not show an advantage over another specific compact model.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 27 MPG
- City MPG
- 23 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,500
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 329 g per mile
- Model year
- 2004
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2004 Daewoo Kalos's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 23 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,500.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 2004 Kalos front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Kalos uses front-wheel drive.
What type of car is the Kalos?
It is a compact car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 329.15 grams per mile.
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