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2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek at a glance
The 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek covers 5 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002 and 2005; 2003 and 2004 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,440 | First year |
What the 2005 Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$640less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Pontiac Aztek MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,440, $170 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2004 Pontiac Aztek MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2003
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
2003 Pontiac Aztek MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 Pontiac Aztek as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Pontiac Aztek MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2001 Pontiac Aztek MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2001-2005 (2001)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek get?
EPA rates the 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek at 18–20 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek?
The Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2005.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002 and 2005. In 2003 and 2004 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Pontiac Aztek per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,440–$3,630 a year. That is a $190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Pontiac Aztek 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.93 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Pontiac Aztek more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2005 Pontiac Aztek compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Aztek 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, $640 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Pontiac Aztek different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,440, $170 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2005 against 2 configurations for 2004. See the 2004 Pontiac Aztek for that year.