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Daewoo · model year 2004
2004 Daewoo Magnus
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2004 Daewoo Magnus is a midsize car with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic. Its official combined rating is 20 MPG, split between 17 city and 25 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,350, while tailpipe emissions are 444.35 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 20 MPG combined rating
- 25 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- 2.5 L 6-cylinder engine
- 4-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 17 MPG city rating
- $3,350 EPA annual fuel cost
- 444.35 g of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize front-wheel-drive car Buyers comfortable with a gasoline powertrain Highway users who value the 25 MPG rating
The 2004 Daewoo Magnus is a midsize gasoline car with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Its 20 MPG combined rating is workable for drivers who can manage the stated $3,350 yearly fuel cost. City-heavy use will be the tougher case at 17 MPG, while highway travel reaches 25 MPG. Consider it when those figures, rather than lower fuel spending, are your priority.
What it is
The Magnus is Daewoo’s 2004 midsize car. It uses front-wheel drive, gasoline, a 2.5 L 6-cylinder engine, and a 4-speed automatic transmission. See more Daewoo cars.
The numbers
The defining figure is 20 combined MPG. The rating separates into 17 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway.
Its tailpipe figure is 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $3,350. Your actual spending will follow how much city and highway driving you do, since the ratings are 17 MPG and 25 MPG respectively.
How it compares
The Magnus brings a 20 MPG combined figure to its chart. Use 17 city MPG and 25 highway MPG as the practical reference points when comparing similar midsize cars.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver looking for a midsize gasoline model with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, especially when the 20 MPG combined figure fits the driving budget.
Trade-offs
The 25 MPG highway rating is higher than the 17 MPG city rating, so frequent urban trips will use more fuel than steady highway travel.
The gasoline powertrain and 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile are part of the cost of choosing this 2.5 L six-cylinder setup.
Verdict
Choose the Magnus if a straightforward midsize car, front-wheel drive, and automatic shifting match your needs. Its 20 MPG combined result points to a fuel budget that deserves attention, with city use rated at 17 MPG. Highway commuters get the stronger 25 MPG figure, but the published annual fuel cost remains $3,350. This is a fit for buyers who accept gasoline running costs in exchange for this engine and drivetrain layout.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 444 g per mile
- Model year
- 2004
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2004 Daewoo Magnus combined MPG?
Its official combined rating is 20 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
The Magnus is rated at 17 MPG city and 25 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel cost figure is $3,350.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.5 L 6-cylinder gasoline engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Is the Daewoo Magnus front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drivetrain is front-wheel drive.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
The published tailpipe figure is 444.35 grams per mile.
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