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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 gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 21 MPG combined, made up of 18 city and 27 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe emissions are 423.19 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Compact-car body
- Front-wheel drive
- 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine
- 27 MPG highway rating
- Four-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 18 MPG city rating
- 21 MPG combined fuel economy
- $3,200 EPA annual fuel cost
- 423.19 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive gasoline car Highway-focused driving at the 27 MPG rating Buyers who prefer an automatic transmission
The Alero makes sense for a buyer who wants a compact car with front-wheel drive and a six-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission. Its 21 MPG combined rating is usable, but the $3,200 EPA annual fuel-cost figure deserves attention before buying. Drivers covering more highway miles can use the 27 MPG rating as their reference; frequent city travel should be planned around 18 MPG. The 423.19-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure is another part of the running-cost picture.
What it is
The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is a compact car running on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. See other Oldsmobile cars.
The numbers
Its combined EPA rating is 21 MPG. City driving is rated at 18 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 27 MPG. The highway figure is 9 MPG higher than the city figure.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,200. Tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile.
How it compares
The Alero's own ratings show a clear split between 18 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway, with 21 MPG combined as the middle measure. Those figures describe how its fuel economy changes with driving type.
Who it suits
This car fits a buyer looking for a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive, an automatic transmission, and a six-cylinder engine. Its 27 MPG highway rating favors drivers whose miles are mostly on the highway.
Trade-offs
The 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission provide the stated powertrain layout, but the fuel figures differ by route: 18 MPG in the city versus 27 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200, and its tailpipe CO2 figure is 423.19 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the Alero if a compact body, front-wheel drive, and a six-cylinder gasoline setup match your needs. Budget around the EPA's $3,200 annual fuel-cost estimate and expect fuel economy to depend heavily on where you drive. Highway trips return the stronger 27 MPG rating, while city use falls to 18 MPG. This is a straightforward fit for someone who values an automatic compact car and accepts its fuel and emissions figures.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 423 g per mile
- Model year
- 2004
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.4 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does the Alero get?
It is rated at 18 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
How much does the 2004 Alero cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,200.
What engine is in the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?
It has a 3.4-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the Alero front-wheel drive?
Yes. The 2004 Alero uses front-wheel drive.
What transmission does this Alero use?
It has a four-speed automatic transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its listed tailpipe CO2 output is 423.19 grams per mile.
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