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Oldsmobile · model year 2004
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD
Minivan · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minivan - 2WD
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD is a gasoline minivan with front-wheel drive, a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 20 MPG combined, with 17 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,350 and tailpipe CO2 at 444.35 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 20 MPG combined EPA rating
- 24 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive minivan layout
- 3.4-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine
- Four-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 17 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,350
- 444.35 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Buyers seeking a front-wheel-drive gasoline minivan Drivers with mixed city and highway travel Shoppers comparing 2WD minivan fuel figures
The 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD makes sense for someone seeking a straightforward gasoline minivan with front-wheel drive. Its 20 MPG combined rating is manageable for mixed use, but the $3,350 EPA annual fuel estimate deserves attention. Drivers who spend most miles on highways get the more favorable 24 MPG figure; frequent city trips face 17 MPG. Consider it when minivan space and a conventional six-cylinder drivetrain matter more than minimizing fuel consumption or tailpipe emissions.
What it is
The Silhouette 2WD is a 2004 Oldsmobile minivan. It uses front-wheel drive, a 3.4-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission.
It belongs to the EPA's Minivan - 2WD class. See more Oldsmobile cars.
The numbers
The figure to plan around is 20 MPG combined. EPA rates it at 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway.
That spread reflects the driving mix: stop-and-go city miles use more fuel, while steady highway miles return the higher figure.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates the Silhouette's annual fuel cost at $3,350. It burns gasoline, so fuel spending will follow how many city and highway miles you drive.
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 444.35 grams per mile.
How it compares
The useful comparison group is other minivans in the EPA's 2WD class. This Silhouette records 20 MPG combined, 17 city, and 24 highway.
Those figures give you a direct mileage baseline when you place it beside similar 2WD minivans.
Who it suits
This minivan suits a buyer who needs a gasoline people mover and expects a mix of city and highway driving. Front-wheel drive defines its drivetrain choice.
It also fits someone who wants to budget from a published annual fuel estimate rather than an electric range figure.
Trade-offs
The 3.4-liter six-cylinder and automatic transmission provide the stated powertrain, but the combined rating is 20 MPG. City driving is lower at 17 MPG.
Highway use is more efficient at 24 MPG, yet the listed annual fuel cost remains $3,350. The tailpipe CO2 rate is 444.35 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2004 Silhouette 2WD if a front-drive gasoline minivan matches your needs and you can plan for its fuel bill. Its 24 MPG highway result may suit longer trips, while the 17 MPG city rating matters more for urban errands. The 20 MPG combined number is the clearest everyday budget guide. Buyers comparing minivans should use these EPA figures as the starting point, then decide whether this older powertrain's fuel use fits their driving pattern.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 444 g per mile
- Model year
- 2004
- Body
- Minivan
- EPA size class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.4 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD's combined MPG?
EPA rates it at 20 MPG combined.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The Silhouette 2WD is rated at 17 MPG city and 24 MPG highway.
What is its EPA annual fuel cost?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,350.
What drivetrain does this Silhouette use?
It has front-wheel drive and is classified as a Minivan - 2WD.
What engine and transmission are listed?
It uses a 3.4-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its listed tailpipe CO2 output is 444.35 grams per mile.
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