Chevrolet Lumina vs Oldsmobile Alero
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 Oldsmobile Alero
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet LuminaBase | Oldsmobile AleroGX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | GX |
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2001 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet LuminaBase | Oldsmobile AleroGX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,890 | $18,485 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet LuminaBase | Oldsmobile AleroGX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16.6 gal (best) | 14 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet LuminaBase | Oldsmobile AleroGX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp (best) | 140 hp |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft (best) | 150 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.1 L (best) | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet LuminaBase | Oldsmobile AleroGX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 15.5 cu ft (best) | 14.6 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lbs | 2,939 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in (best) | 107 in |
| Length | 200.9 in (best) | 186.7 in |
| Width | 72.5 in (best) | 70.1 in |
| Height | 54.8 in (best) | 54.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet LuminaBase | Oldsmobile AleroGX |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Lumina | Oldsmobile Alero |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $18,890 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GX $18,485 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | GX $18,485 MSRP |
| 3 | — | GL1 $20,435 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GL1 $20,435 MSRP |
| 5 | — | GL2 $21,985 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GL2 $21,985 MSRP |
| 7 | — | GLS $23,085 MSRP |
| 8 | — | GLS $23,335 MSRP |