- Newest year: 2004
- Gas
- Minivans
- Same as 2003
2000-2004 Pontiac Montana MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 minivan configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2004 Pontiac Montana at a glance
The 2000-2004 Pontiac Montana covers 5 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002; 2003 and 2004 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2004 Pontiac Montana by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 20 MPG | $3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | First year |
What the 2004 Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
$360less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Pontiac Montana MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Pontiac Montana as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Montana 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2003 Pontiac Montana MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 Pontiac Montana as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Pontiac Montana MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/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 stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Montana 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2001 Pontiac Montana MPG
20 MPG · $3,270/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 moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,270, $170 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
2000 Pontiac Montana MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 minivan models.
Generations
- 2000-2004 (1st gen)
- 2005-2006 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2004 Pontiac Montana get?
EPA rates the 2000-2004 Pontiac Montana at 18–20 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2004 Pontiac Montana?
The Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2000.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2004 Pontiac Montana?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002. In 2003 and 2004 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Pontiac Montana per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,270–$3,630 a year. That is a $360 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Pontiac Montana 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.80 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2004 Pontiac Montana more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2004 Pontiac Montana compare with other minivan configurations?
The Montana 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $360 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 8 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 25 rated minivan configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2004 Pontiac Montana different from the 2003 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2003 and 2004: 2 configurations rated 18–20 MPG combined. See the 2003 Pontiac Montana for that year.