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2008 Pontiac G5 Coupe
Shown: 2008 Pontiac G5 Coupe. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2010
  • Gas
  • Small cars
  • Same as 2009

2007-2010 Pontiac G5 MPG & Fuel Cost

4 model years · 24–30 MPG combined

30 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
37 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · XFE 2.2L 4-cyl FWD
$2,180

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.

2007-2010 Pontiac G5 at a glance

The 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (19 configurations in all), rated 24–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $2,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the XFE 2.2L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008 and 2009; 2010 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2009 and 2010.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2007-2010 Pontiac G5 by model year

2007-2010 Pontiac G5: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2010 Gas 26–30 MPG $2,180–$2,510 Same EPA ratings as 2009
2009 Gas 26–30 MPG $2,180–$2,510 Ratings changed
2008 Gas 25–29 MPG $2,250–$3,210 Ratings changed
2007 Gas 24–25 MPG $2,610–$3,350 First year

What the 2010 XFE 2.2L 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 G5 MPG

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Pontiac G5 as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009

Gas · 2.2L
Combined
26–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,510

Gas configurations (5)

2010 Pontiac G5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
XFE (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 37 30 $2,180
G5 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,250
GT 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,250
G5 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 27 $2,420
GT 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 23 32 26 $2,510

2009 Pontiac G5 MPG

26–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,510/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,180, $70 less.

Gas · 2.2L
Combined
26–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,510

Gas configurations (5)

2009 Pontiac G5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
XFE (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 37 30 $2,180
G5 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,250
GT 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,250
G5 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 27 $2,420
GT 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 23 32 26 $2,510

2008 Pontiac G5 MPG

25–29 MPG · $2,250–$3,210/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 29 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,610 to $2,250, $360 less.

Gas · 2.2L, 2.4L
Combined
25–29 MPG
Per year
$2,250–$3,210

Gas configurations (5)

2008 Pontiac G5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
XFE (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,250
G5/Pursuit 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 27 $2,420
G5/Pursuit 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 26 $2,510
G5/Pursuit 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 32 26 $3,090
G5/Pursuit 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 25 $3,210

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2007 Pontiac G5 MPG

24–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,350/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.2L, 2.4L
Combined
24–25 MPG
Per year
$2,610–$3,350

Gas configurations (4)

2007 Pontiac G5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
G5/Pursuit 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 25 $2,610
G5/Pursuit 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 25 $3,210
G5/Pursuit 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
G5/Pursuit 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $3,350

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the XFE 2.2L 4-cyl FWD: $2,960 in California and $1,900 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2010 small car models.

2003 Toyota Corolla (E120)

2010 Toyota Corolla

30 MPG · $2,180/yr
2010 Kia Forte SX (TD)

2010 Kia Forte

30 MPG · $2,180/yr
2005 Chevrolet Aveo LT Sedan (T200)

2010 Chevrolet Aveo

30 MPG · $2,180/yr
2011 Suzuki Swift (FZ) GL 5-door hatchback

2010 Suzuki Swift

30 MPG · $2,180/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

  • 2007-2010
All Pontiac G5 years All Pontiac models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 get?

EPA rates the 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 at 24–30 MPG combined across 19 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 XFE 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (25 city, 37 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2010 Pontiac G5?

The XFE 2.2L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2009 and 2010. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2007.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2010 Pontiac G5?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2008 and 2009. In 2010 the values repeat the year before.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Pontiac G5 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XFE 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,180–$2,510 a year. That is a $330 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Pontiac G5 100 miles?

About $14.53 per 100 miles for the XFE 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.53 and $16.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2010 Pontiac G5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The XFE 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 25 city and 37 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 12 MPG.

How does the 2010 Pontiac G5 compare with other small car configurations?

The XFE 2.2L 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 G5 different from the 2009 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2009 and 2010: 5 configurations rated 26–30 MPG combined. See the 2009 Pontiac G5 for that year.