Photo: Oldsmobile Alero by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the model, not always this exact version.
Oldsmobile · model year 2004
2004 Oldsmobile Alero
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is a compact front-wheel-drive car powered by a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 27 MPG combined, with 23 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,500, and tailpipe emissions are 329.15 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 27 MPG combined EPA rating
- 33 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost is $2,500
- Gasoline-only powertrain
- Tailpipe CO2 is 329.15 grams per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive car People comfortable with a manual transmission Trips that include highway driving
The Alero makes sense for someone seeking a compact, front-wheel-drive gasoline car with a five-speed manual. Plan around 27 MPG overall, with city mileage lower at 23 MPG and highway mileage higher at 33 MPG. The EPA's $2,500 annual fuel-cost estimate is the key budget figure. Its 329.15 grams of CO2 per mile also gives a clear emissions reference. Drivers who prefer an automatic or need a different body style should look elsewhere.
What it is
The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is a compact car that runs on gasoline. It has front-wheel drive, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 27 MPG combined. That combines the car's 23 MPG city rating with its 33 MPG highway rating.
The numbers
City driving is rated at 23 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 33 MPG. The difference reflects how the Alero's fuel use changes between slower urban trips and steadier highway travel.
The Alero's tailpipe output is 329.15 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate for this Alero is $2,500. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and the gasoline prices you pay.
How it compares
For side-by-side shopping, use 27 MPG as the Alero's combined benchmark. Its 23 city and 33 highway figures show where its fuel use falls in each type of driving.
You can place it alongside other Oldsmobile cars by matching body type, drivetrain, and EPA MPG figures.
Who it suits
This Alero suits a driver looking for a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission.
Its highway rating makes it a clearer fit for drivers whose trips include steady highway miles, while the 23 MPG city figure sets the expectation for urban use.
Trade-offs
Front-wheel drive is the only drivetrain listed here.
Fuel use varies by route: the EPA rating drops to 23 MPG in city driving and rises to 33 MPG on the highway.
Verdict
Choose the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero if a compact car, gasoline power, front-wheel drive, and a manual gearbox match your needs. Its 27 MPG combined rating gives you a straightforward fuel-use target, while the $2,500 annual EPA estimate sets a substantial running-cost baseline. Highway trips should use less fuel than city travel, but the Alero's 23 MPG urban figure matters if most of your miles are in town.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 27 MPG
- City MPG
- 23 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 33 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
- 2.2 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does the Alero get?
It is rated at 23 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.
What engine and transmission does it use?
The Alero has a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 2004 Alero front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its listed drivetrain is front-wheel drive.
How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,500.
What is the Alero's tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 329.15 grams of CO2 per mile.
More Oldsmobile model years
2004 Oldsmobile Alero
25 MPG · $2,700 fuel a year 2004 Oldsmobile Alero
21 MPG · $3,200 fuel a year
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada 2WD
16 MPG · $4,200 fuel a year 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD
16 MPG · $4,200 fuel a year
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD
20 MPG · $3,350 fuel a year 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette AWD
18 MPG · $3,700 fuel a year 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
25 MPG · $2,700 fuel a year