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Pontiac G3 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

2 model years · 2009–2010

30 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
35 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2010 (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD
$2,180

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Pontiac G3 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Pontiac G3 for 2 model years, 2009 to 2010. Across those years its combined rating runs 28–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2010, has 4 configurations rated 28–30 MPG combined and costing $2,180–$2,330 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2009 is the 2010 (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, at 30 MPG.

Pontiac G3 MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Pontiac G3: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2009-2010 Generation page
2010 28–30 $2,180–$2,330
2009 28–30 $2,180–$2,330

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Pontiac G3 generations

1 generations between 2009 and 2010. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2010 powertrain options

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
28–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,330
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pontiac G3's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Pontiac G3 run 28–30 MPG across model years 2009 to 2010. The latest year, 2010, is rated 28–30 MPG.

Which Pontiac G3 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2009, at 30 MPG.

How much does a Pontiac G3 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2010, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,180–$2,330 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,180.

Has the Pontiac G3's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 30 MPG in both 2009 and 2010.