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2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 21–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am at a glance
The 2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am covers 6 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 21–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $2,610 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,610–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 21–27 MPG | $2,420–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,610–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,610–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,840–$2,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,840–$3,110 | First year |
What the 2005 Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$218
$2,610 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.35
Per 100 miles
$17.40
Five years
$13,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,040less a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Pontiac Grand Am 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 27 to 25 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,610, $190 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Grand Am 3.4L 6-cyl | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
2004 Pontiac Grand Am MPG
21–27 MPG · $2,420–$3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 27 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,610 to $2,420, $190 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Grand Am 3.4L 6-cyl | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
2003 Pontiac Grand Am MPG
21–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Grand Am 3.4L 6-cyl | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
2002 Pontiac Grand Am MPG
21–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,110/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 moves from 23 to 25 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,610, $230 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Grand Am 3.4L 6-cyl | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
2001 Pontiac Grand Am MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Am 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Grand Am 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Grand Am 3.4L 6-cyl | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 29 | 22 | $2,970 |
2000 Pontiac Grand Am MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Am 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Grand Am 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Grand Am 3.4L 6-cyl | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 29 | 21 | $3,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD: $3,550 in California and $2,280 in Texas, a $1,270 difference.
- California $3,550
- Washington $3,290
- New York $2,610
- Florida $2,470
- Texas $2,280
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2005 (5th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am get?
EPA rates the 2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am at 21–27 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 27 MPG (23 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am?
The Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2004. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2000 and 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2005 Pontiac Grand Am?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,610–$3,110 a year. That is a $500 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 100 miles?
About $17.40 per 100 miles for the Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.40 and $20.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 22 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am compare with other small car configurations?
The Grand Am 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year to fuel, $1,040 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 25 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,610, $190 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2005 against 3 configurations for 2004. See the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am for that year.