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2003 Oldsmobile Alero MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 2003, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 21 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #19 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2003 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Toyota Prius41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel39 MPG $1,423
  6. 19Oldsmobile Alero25 MPG $1,860
  7. 45Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
2003 AleroOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Alero MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Alero		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Alero		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Alero		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2003 Oldsmobile Alero vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Sunfire 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Saturn Ion 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Spectra 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Alero saves $78/yr vs Mazda Protege/Protege 5 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Alero saves $78/yr vs Daewoo Lanos 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Alero saves $78/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Suzuki Aerio 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Lancer 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Lancer saves $72/yr vs Pontiac Grand Am 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Focus 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Focus saves $138/yr vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Alero saves $254/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero?

The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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