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- MY2000–2006
Pontiac Montana MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2000–2006
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Pontiac Montana fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Pontiac Montana for 7 model years, 2000 to 2006. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–20 MPG. The latest model year, 2006, has 3 configurations rated 17–19 MPG combined and costing $3,440–$3,840 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 Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD, at 20 MPG.
Pontiac Montana MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 17–19 | $3,440–$3,840 |
| 2005 | 17–18 | $3,630–$3,840 |
| 2000-2004 (1st gen) Generation page | ||
| 2004 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2003 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2002 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2001 | 20 | $3,270 |
| 2000 | 19 | $3,440 |
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 Montana generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2006. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2006 powertrain options
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pontiac Montana's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Pontiac Montana run 17–20 MPG across model years 2000 to 2006. The latest year, 2006, is rated 17–19 MPG.
Which Pontiac Montana model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2004 Pontiac Montana Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 20 MPG.
How much does a Pontiac Montana cost to fuel per year?
For MY2006, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,440–$3,840 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,440.
Has the Pontiac Montana's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 19 MPG in both 2000 and 2006.
Which Pontiac Montana model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2003, 2004. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.