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Daewoo · model year 2004
2004 Daewoo Lacetti
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2004 Daewoo Lacetti is a compact front-wheel-drive car with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, with 20 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,050 and tailpipe emissions at 403.95 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Compact-car body with front-wheel drive
- 27 MPG highway rating
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine
Watch for
- 20 MPG city rating
- 22 MPG combined fuel economy
- $3,050 annual EPA fuel cost
- 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive manual car Highway drivers who can use its 27 MPG rating
Choose the 2004 Daewoo Lacetti if a compact body, front-wheel drive, and manual transmission match your needs. The EPA combined rating is 22 MPG, with 20 MPG in town and 27 MPG on the highway. That split makes driving mix important, and the listed annual fuel cost is $3,050. The car runs on gasoline, uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and emits 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile at the tailpipe. It is a simple fit for drivers who accept its fuel use and manual gearbox.
What it is
The 2004 Daewoo Lacetti is a compact car powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. It uses front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission.
The numbers
The Lacetti's combined fuel-economy rating is 22 MPG. It is rated at 20 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway.
Its EPA tailpipe output is 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,050. City driving is rated at 20 MPG, while highway driving reaches 27 MPG, so your route affects how often you buy gasoline.
How it compares
The Lacetti has a combined fuel-economy rating of 22 MPG.
Who it suits
This Lacetti fits a driver looking for a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its 27 MPG highway rating may matter more to drivers whose miles are mostly on the highway.
Trade-offs
The Lacetti's 20 MPG city rating is lower than its 27 MPG highway rating. Its combined result is 22 MPG, and EPA lists $3,050 in annual fuel cost.
You get a manual five-speed gearbox and front-wheel drive, with gasoline power and 403.95 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Verdict
The 2004 Daewoo Lacetti makes sense for someone who wants a compact, front-drive car and is comfortable with a five-speed manual. Fuel use is moderate by its EPA figures: 22 MPG across city and highway driving, with a higher 27 MPG highway result. The listed yearly fuel cost is $3,050, so fuel spending is a central ownership number. Its 2.0-liter engine and gasoline-only powertrain keep the choice straightforward, while the city rating and CO2 figure show the cost of that setup.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 404 g per mile
- Model year
- 2004
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2004 Daewoo Lacetti's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
The Lacetti is rated at 20 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 2004 Daewoo Lacetti front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Lacetti uses front-wheel drive.
How much annual fuel cost does EPA list?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,050.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its listed tailpipe output is 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.
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