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2009-2010 Pontiac G3 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 28–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2010 Pontiac G3 at a glance
The 2009-2010 Pontiac G3 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 28–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $2,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010.
2009-2010 Pontiac G3 by model year
What the 2010 (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$182
$2,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.63
Per 100 miles
$14.53
Five years
$10,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,090less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Pontiac G3 MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| (3-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,330 |
| (3-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,330 |
2009 Pontiac G3 MPG
28–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,330/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Wave 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Wave 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Wave 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,330 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $2,960 in California and $1,900 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.
- California $2,960
- Washington $2,740
- New York $2,180
- Florida $2,060
- Texas $1,900
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 small car models.
Generations
- 2009-2010
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2010 Pontiac G3 get?
EPA rates the 2009-2010 Pontiac G3 at 28–30 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 35 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2010 Pontiac G3?
Every model year of the 2009-2010 Pontiac G3 tops out at 30 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2010 Pontiac G3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Pontiac G3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,180–$2,330 a year. That is a $150 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Pontiac G3 100 miles?
About $14.53 per 100 miles for the (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.53 and $15.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Pontiac G3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 27 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2010 Pontiac G3 compare with other small car configurations?
The (5-Door) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year to fuel, $1,090 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 338 rated small car configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Pontiac G3 different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2010 against 4 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Pontiac G3 for that year.