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Oldsmobile · model year 2004
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette AWD
Minivan · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minivan - 4WD
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette AWD is a gasoline minivan with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 18 MPG combined, with 16 city and 22 highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,700, and tailpipe CO2 at 493.72 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Minivan body with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive
- 22 MPG highway rating
- 3.4 L 6-cylinder gasoline engine
- Automatic 4-spd transmission
Watch for
- 18 MPG combined rating
- 16 MPG city rating
- $3,700 EPA annual fuel cost
- 493.72 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a 2004 Oldsmobile minivan with AWD Mostly highway driving within a gasoline minivan
Choose the 2004 Silhouette AWD if an Oldsmobile minivan with four-wheel or all-wheel drive matches your needs. Its running picture is straightforward: 18 MPG combined, 16 in the city, and 22 on the highway. Budget around $3,700 in annual fuel cost under the EPA estimate. The main compromise is fuel use, especially in city driving, alongside a tailpipe CO2 figure of 493.72 grams per mile.
What it is
The Silhouette AWD is a 2004 Oldsmobile minivan. It uses gasoline, a 3.4 L 6-cylinder engine, and an automatic 4-spd transmission.
Drive is listed as 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive. The EPA class is Minivan - 4WD.
The numbers
The defining figure is 18 MPG combined. EPA city mileage is 16 MPG, while highway mileage is 22 MPG.
That split gives a clear use case: stop-and-go driving is rated lower than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,700. The estimate reflects the 18 MPG combined rating.
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 493.72 grams per mile.
How it compares
For a side-by-side look at other Oldsmobile models, see Oldsmobile cars. The Silhouette AWD brings an 18 MPG combined rating, with 16 city and 22 highway, to that comparison.
Who it suits
This minivan suits a buyer who needs a gasoline-powered minivan and wants 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its EPA figures also fit someone whose driving includes more highway miles than city miles.
Trade-offs
The AWD drivetrain and minivan body come with an 18 MPG combined rating. City use is rated at 16 MPG, so short urban trips may use more fuel than highway travel at 22 MPG.
The 3.4 L six-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic are paired with a listed annual fuel cost of $3,700.
Verdict
Choose the 2004 Silhouette AWD if an Oldsmobile minivan with four-wheel or all-wheel drive matches your needs. Its running picture is straightforward: 18 MPG combined, 16 in the city, and 22 on the highway. Budget around $3,700 in annual fuel cost under the EPA estimate. The main compromise is fuel use, especially in city driving, alongside a tailpipe CO2 figure of 493.72 grams per mile.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 18 MPG
- City MPG
- 16 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 494 g per mile
- Model year
- 2004
- Body
- Minivan
- EPA size class
- Minivan - 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.4 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette AWD's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 18 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
EPA rates it at 16 MPG city and 22 MPG highway.
What fuel does the Silhouette AWD use?
It uses gasoline.
What drivetrain does this Silhouette have?
The listing identifies the drive as 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive and classifies it as Minivan - 4WD.
What engine and transmission are listed?
It has a 3.4 L 6-cylinder engine and an automatic 4-spd transmission.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,700.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 493.72 grams per mile.
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