Pontiac G5 MPG
EPA fuel economy for 19 Pontiac G5 trims sold from 2007 to 2010. Best ever: 30 MPG (2010 G5 XFE). Latest model year 2010: 26 to 30 MPG combined across 5 trims.
Pontiac G5 fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2010 Pontiac G5 to fuel is the G5 XFE, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (30 MPG) at $2,080 a year. The G5 GT, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) costs $2,400, so the thriftier trim saves $320 a year and $1,600 over five years.
| 2010 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G5 XFE | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 30 | $2,080 | cheapest |
| G5 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 29 | $2,150 | +$70 |
| G5 GT | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 29 | $2,150 | +$70 |
| G5 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 27 | $2,310 | +$230 |
| G5 GT | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 26 | $2,400 | +$320 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Pontiac G5 MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 | 25 | 37 | G5 XFE, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 5 |
| 2009 | 30 | 25 | 37 | G5 XFE, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 5 |
| 2008 | 29 | 25 | 35 | G5 XFE, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 5 |
| 2007 | 25 | 22 | 31 | G5/Pursuit, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
Every Pontiac G5 trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | G5 XFE | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 25 | 37 | 30 | 296 | $2,080 |
| 2010 | G5 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 | 306 | $2,150 |
| 2010 | G5 GT | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 | 306 | $2,150 |
| 2010 | G5 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 2010 | G5 GT | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 2009 | G5 XFE | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 25 | 37 | 30 | 296 | $2,080 |
| 2009 | G5 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 | 306 | $2,150 |
| 2009 | G5 GT | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 | 306 | $2,150 |
| 2009 | G5 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 2009 | G5 GT | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 2008 | G5 XFE | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 | 306 | $2,150 |
| 2008 | G5/Pursuit | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 2008 | G5/Pursuit | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 | 342 | $2,980 |
| 2008 | G5/Pursuit | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 2008 | G5/Pursuit | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 | 355 | $3,100 |
| 2007 | G5/Pursuit | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 | 355 | $3,100 |
| 2007 | G5/Pursuit | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 2007 | G5/Pursuit | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $3,230 |
| 2007 | G5/Pursuit | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2010 Subcompact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota Yaris | 32 | 29 | 36 |
| 2010 MINI Clubman | 31 | 28 | 36 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Aveo 5 | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Coupe | 30 | 25 | 37 |
| 2010 Pontiac G3 (3-Door) | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| 2010 Suzuki Swift x | 30 | 27 | 35 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Pontiac G5?
The most efficient Pontiac G5 the EPA has rated is the 2010 G5 XFE at 30 MPG combined (25 city, 37 highway).
What MPG does the 2010 Pontiac G5 get?
2010 Pontiac G5 trims range from 26 to 30 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Pontiac G5 has the worst fuel economy?
The 2007 G5/Pursuit is the lowest rated at 24 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Pontiac G5 for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2010 Pontiac G5 to fuel is the G5 XFE, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (30 MPG) at $2,080 a year. The G5 GT, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) costs $2,400, so the thriftier trim saves $320 a year and $1,600 over five years.
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