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Pontiac Grand Am MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2000–2005
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Pontiac Grand Am fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Pontiac Grand Am for 6 model years, 2000 to 2005. Across those years its combined rating runs 21–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2005, has 2 configurations rated 21–25 MPG combined and costing $2,610–$3,110 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2004 Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, at 27 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 25 MPG in 1985.
Pontiac Grand Am MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2005 (5th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 21–25 | $2,610–$3,110 |
| 2004 | 21–27 | $2,420–$3,110 |
| 2003 | 21–25 | $2,610–$3,110 |
| 2002 | 21–25 | $2,610–$3,110 |
| 2001 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
| 2000 | 21–23 | $2,840–$3,110 |
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 Grand Am generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2005. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2005 powertrain options
Pontiac Grand Am MPG history, 1985–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 20–23 |
| 1998 | 21–24 |
| 1997 | 21–23 |
| 1996 | 21–23 |
| 1995 | 20–23 |
| 1994 | 21–24 |
| 1993 | 21–24 |
| 1992 | 20–26 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 22–24 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1989 | 21–25 |
| 1988 | 20–26 |
| 1987 | 20–23 |
| 1986 | 20–24 |
| 1985 | 19–25 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Pontiac Grand Am's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Pontiac Grand Am run 21–27 MPG across model years 2000 to 2005. The latest year, 2005, is rated 21–25 MPG.
Which Pontiac Grand Am model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2004 Pontiac Grand Am Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 27 MPG.
How much does a Pontiac Grand Am cost to fuel per year?
For MY2005, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,610–$3,110 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,610.
Has the Pontiac Grand Am's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2000 to 25 MPG in 2005, 2 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 25 MPG.