2004 Daewoo Lacetti

The CarCody take

The 2004 Daewoo Lacetti is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, with 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3050, and tailpipe CO2 is 403.95 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Compact-car shoppers who want front-wheel drive Drivers comparing gasoline cars by combined MPG Buyers seeking an automatic transmission

What it is

The Lacetti is a 2004 Daewoo compact car. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, front-wheel drive, and a four-speed automatic transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 22 MPG combined. That number blends the city and highway ratings into one figure for mixed driving.

The numbers

EPA rates the Lacetti at 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 22 MPG.

The spread matters if your miles are mostly urban or mostly highway. City use is rated lower, while steady highway driving is rated higher.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel cost is $3050. That estimate puts a yearly dollar figure on the Lacetti's 22 MPG combined rating.

Tailpipe CO2 is 403.95 grams per mile.

How it compares

The EPA classifies the Lacetti as a compact car and rates it at 22 MPG combined. Its separate readings are 20 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.

The EPA ratings are 20 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, and 22 MPG combined.

Who it suits

This car fits a buyer looking for a compact gasoline model with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.

Its 20 MPG city and 28 MPG highway ratings are most useful to shoppers who can match the EPA figure to their usual type of driving.

Trade-offs

The Lacetti pairs a 22 MPG combined rating with an EPA annual fuel cost of $3050. City driving is rated at 20 MPG, lower than its 28 MPG highway figure.

You get front-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic, along with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. Tailpipe CO2 is 403.95 grams per mile.

Verdict

Choose the 2004 Daewoo Lacetti if its compact body, front-wheel-drive layout, and automatic transmission fit your needs. Its key running figure is 22 MPG combined, supported by 20 city and 28 highway. Budget $3050 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate. The 403.95-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure is another part of its ownership picture. This is a straightforward match for shoppers comparing compact gasoline cars by official fuel numbers.