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Pontiac Grand Prix MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
9 model years · 2000–2008
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Pontiac Grand Prix fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Pontiac Grand Prix for 9 model years, 2000 to 2008. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2008, has 2 configurations rated 19–21 MPG combined and costing $3,110–$4,230 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 2008 Grand Prix 3.8L 6-cyl FWD, at 21 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1984.
Pontiac Grand Prix MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-2008 (8th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 19–21 | $3,110–$4,230 |
| 2007 | 19–21 | $3,110–$4,230 |
| 2006 | 19–21 | $3,110–$4,230 |
| 2005 | 19–21 | $3,110–$4,230 |
| 2004 | 19–21 | $3,110–$4,230 |
| 2000-2003 (7th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 19–21 | $3,110–$4,230 |
| 2002 | 19–21 | $3,110–$4,230 |
| 2001 | 20–21 | $3,110–$4,020 |
| 2000 | 19–21 | $3,110–$4,230 |
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 Prix generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2008. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2008 powertrain options
Pontiac Grand Prix MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 19–21 | — |
| 1998 | 19–21 | — |
| 1997 | 19–21 | — |
| 1996 | 18–21 | — |
| 1995 | 18–20 | — |
| 1994 | 18–20 | — |
| 1993 | 18–20 | — |
| 1992 | 18–20 | — |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18–21 | — |
| 1990 | 18–22 | — |
| 1989 | 17–21 | — |
| 1988 | 20–21 | — |
| 1987 | 18–19 | — |
| 1986 | 18–19 | — |
| 1985 | 16–19 | — |
| 1984 | 15–19 | 21 |
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 Prix's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Pontiac Grand Prix run 19–21 MPG across model years 2000 to 2008. The latest year, 2008, is rated 19–21 MPG.
Which Pontiac Grand Prix model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Grand Prix 3.8L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Pontiac Grand Prix cost to fuel per year?
For MY2008, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,110–$4,230 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,110.
Has the Pontiac Grand Prix's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 21 MPG in both 2000 and 2008. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.
Which Pontiac Grand Prix model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2003, 2007. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.