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Pontiac Torrent MPG

EPA fuel economy for 12 Pontiac Torrent trims sold from 2006 to 2009. Best ever: 20 MPG (2009 Torrent AWD). Latest model year 2009: 19 to 20 MPG combined across 4 trims.

20best combined MPG (2009)
17 / 24city / highway of the best trim
18lowest combined MPG (2006)
4model years rated
$3,120a year to fuel, cheapest 2009 trim at EPA prices

Pontiac Torrent 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 2009 Pontiac Torrent to fuel is the Torrent AWD, 3.4 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) at $3,120 a year. The Torrent FWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl (19 MPG) costs $3,280, so the thriftier trim saves $160 a year and $800 over five years.

2009 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Torrent AWD3.4 L, 6 cylAuto 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular20$3,120cheapest
Torrent FWD3.4 L, 6 cylAuto 5-spdFWDRegular20$3,120cheapest
Torrent AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDRegular19$3,280+$160
Torrent FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular19$3,280+$160

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 Torrent MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
2009201724Torrent AWD, 3.4 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd4
2008191724Torrent AWD, 3.4 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd4
2007201724Torrent FWD, 3.4 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd2
2006191722Torrent FWD, 3.4 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd2

Every Pontiac Torrent trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
2009Torrent AWD3.4 L, 6 cylAuto 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular172420444$3,120
2009Torrent FWD3.4 L, 6 cylAuto 5-spdFWDRegular172420444$3,120
2009Torrent AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDRegular162419468$3,280
2009Torrent FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular172419468$3,280
2008Torrent AWD3.4 L, 6 cylAuto 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular172419468$3,280
2008Torrent AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDRegular162419468$3,280
2008Torrent FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular162419468$3,280
2008Torrent FWD3.4 L, 6 cylAuto 5-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,280
2007Torrent FWD3.4 L, 6 cylAuto 5-spdFWDRegular172420444$3,120
2007Torrent AWD3.4 L, 6 cylAuto 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular172319468$3,280
2006Torrent FWD3.4 L, 6 cylAuto 5-spdFWDRegular172219468$3,280
2006Torrent AWD3.4 L, 6 cylAuto 5-spd4WD/AWDRegular162118494$3,470

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 2009 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

VehicleCombinedCityHwy
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD282927
2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD282927
2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD282927
2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD262725
2009 Jeep Compass 4WD252328
2009 Jeep Patriot 4WD252328

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Pontiac Torrent?

The most efficient Pontiac Torrent the EPA has rated is the 2009 Torrent AWD at 20 MPG combined (17 city, 24 highway).

What MPG does the 2009 Pontiac Torrent get?

2009 Pontiac Torrent trims range from 19 to 20 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Pontiac Torrent has the worst fuel economy?

The 2006 Torrent AWD is the lowest rated at 18 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Pontiac Torrent for a year?

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2009 Pontiac Torrent to fuel is the Torrent AWD, 3.4 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) at $3,120 a year. The Torrent FWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl (19 MPG) costs $3,280, so the thriftier trim saves $160 a year and $800 over five years.

More from Pontiac: every Pontiac model. Fuel types on this model: Regular. EPA classes: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.